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services that would otherwise not be available, such as case management, workshops, and supportive services for the costs of participation in the Education component. The CDSS requires all entities responsible for the administration of E&T to outline their practices in their CalFresh E&T Annual Plans. The CDSS will validate these practices during our management evaluations. Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. Costs associated with community college and adult education courses are charged to E&T at the same rate charged to the public. Costs of courses that are free to the public are not charged E&T. Supportive services are only charged at cost, when they are above and beyond supports available to the public. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) The number and percentage of participants that completed Basic/Foundational Skills Instruction. Time Period: October 2025 - September 2026 Numerator: E&T participants who completed Basic/Foundational Skills component Denominator: E&T participants who were enrolled in Basic/Foundational Skills during the reporting Federal Fiscal Year 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 85/286