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CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS (ITOs) State agencies are required to consult with Tribes about the SNAP State Plan of Operations, which includes the E&T State Plan, per 7 CFR 272.2(b) and 272.2(e)(7). The consultations must pertain to the unique needs of Tribal members. State agencies are required to document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations in accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(xiii). The goal of this section is to describe how the State agency consulted with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), describe the results of the consultation, and document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations. Did the State agency consult with ITOs in the State? Yes Yes, but not all ITOs No There are no ITOs in my State List the ITOs consulted and describe the outcomes of the consultation(s). Provide specific examples of how the State agency incorporated feedback from ITOs into the design of the E&T program (e.g. unique supportive service, new component, in-demand occupation). Include the title of the person you consulted and the date. Date Name of ITO Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 11/07/2024 CDSS Office of Tribal Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families Director The CDSS Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) cultivates informed participation and trusting relationships with and among California Indian Tribes, CDSS, and counties to enhance the well-being of indigenous children and families. The CDSS Tribal Consultation Policy (TCP), established under the OTA, guides government-to-government consultation between the CDSS and Indian Tribes on policies and procedures that affect Indigenous people in California. These consultations are in recognition of statutory mandates and Federal and State Executive Directives and are meant to establish a formal government-to-government TCP. Under this policy, the OTA facilitates multiple touchpoints annually for 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 22/286