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SCREENING FOR REFERRAL TO E&T The State agency must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on State-specific criteria, to refer them to the E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7 (c)(2). State agencies may operate program components in which individuals elect to participate, per 7 CFR 273.7(e)(4). List the State-specific criteria eligibility workers use to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer them to the State's SNAP E&T program. If a SNAP applicant is unemployed or under employed (working less than 30 hours weekly or receiving weekly earnings less than the federal minimum wage multiplied by 30 hours) and a work registrant without an exemption, a referral to E&T is made. Work registrants voluntarily enrolling in E&T services would be given an assessment by their chosen provider to ensure successful completion. Eligibility staff document in the case notes in the ImpaCT eligibility system that an individual has been referred to SNAP E&T and if they are a work registrant or ABAWD without any exemptions. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? SNAP recipients are notified about CT's SNAP E&T program during initial certification, recertification and interim change of work registration status for household members. Individuals are advised that SNAP E&T is a voluntary program in CT for anyone who is active SNAP and not receiving cash assistance from TFA. The program helps to support individuals get skills employers in CT are looking for. Coordinators at each SNAP E&T provider will help participants with case management and there is no cost to participate in the program. Anything that is reasonable and necessary to participate in the program will be provided or reimbursed. How does the State document that the information has been provided? Eligibility staff are required to indicate that SNAP E&T has been discussed with SNAP applicants and recipients in their case notes. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral When does screening for referral to E&T occur? Select all that apply. Initial Certification Recertification Reported change in the work registrant status of households Other 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CT FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ctfy26stateplan//index.html 16/96