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How many attempts are made to reach out to the SNAP participant for additional information? One Two Three More than three What is the State agency's criteria for good cause? Examples include but are not limited to: Household emergency; illness of the work registrant or another SNAP household member requiring their presence; Discrimination by an employer based on: age, color, handicap, national origin, political beliefs, race, religious beliefs, or sex; Enrollment in school at least half- time; Lack of adequate dependent care is reported for children at least 6 and under 12; Leaving a job that requires frequent moves to different employers. CT DSS follows the policy outlined in 7 CFR 273.7(i)(3)(iv), which explains the acceptable reasons for good cause for leaving employment as well as the eligible student criteria listed in 7 CFR § 273.5(b), if applicable. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. DSS eligibility staff consider all the facts from the individual and others, such as the employer, when good cause is claimed. The individual’s claim of good cause, the facts, and why a disqualification was imposed or not imposed are recorded in the case notes in the ImpaCT eligibility management system. The CT State Community College System and CBO’s are located statewide. CT has multiple SNAP E&T training opportunities and availability for SNAP E&T placement at all providers. 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 30/96