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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. DSS eligibility staff screen all SNAP applicants between the ages of 16 through 59 for referral to the SNAP E&T provider. During the SNAP interview at certification and recertification, E&T programs and services are discussed with SNAP applicants to determine interest in SNAP E&T participation. DSS eligibility staff review the client’s status as a work registrant or ABAWD, as well as pertinent information about the client’s ability to work and participate in an E&T program. Possible E&T exemptions and participation barriers are evaluated to determine if the client should be referred to the E&T program. All ABAWDs who are not working are automatically referred for E&T services. If a non-ABAWD client may have significant challenges with ongoing participation or the available E&T activities are not suitable for the client, a client will not be referred to the E&T program at that time. SNAP recipients may request a referral to E&T services at certification, during the certification period, and at recertification. DSS eligibility staff screen reverse referrals received from the SNAP E&T providers. E&T providers submit reverse referrals with the client's consent to DSS via email. Before submitting a reverse referral to DSS, E&T providers are to assess if the individual is a good fit for their program. The E&T provider will assist the individual with applying for SNAP online if they’re not already receiving SNAP. If the individual is eligible for SNAP, they are screened by DSS for work registrant, ABAWD, and E&T status. If a participant agrees to volunteer with E&T, they will be referred in AWW to the SNAP E&T provider. If an individual is not eligible for SNAP or does not agree to volunteer with E&T, they will not be referred for SNAP E&T services. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? The following information is provided to clients orally and in writing at application and recertification when they are referred to SNAP E&T: • Referral classification as a work registrant, ABAWD, or ABAWD required to participate in E&T before receiving SNAP due to having an expired ABAWD clock due to the ABAWD time limit rules. • E&T participation requirements based on the classification as a work registrant, ABAWD, or ABAWD with pre-participation requirements. • Work registrant and ABAWD exemptions. • Work registration job quit and reduction of work hours rules and sanctions. • Screening process to volunteer for SNAP E&T • Types of E&T services and components available. • Types of barrier reductions and participant reimbursements and how to request reimbursements. • Contact information and locations of the SNAP E&T providers. • How to schedule an orientation to begin participation. How does the State document that the information has been provided? Eligibility staff read the Food Benefit Employment and Training Work Registrant and ABAWD Notification Form (Form 355) to clients at intake and recertification, and save the form to the case record. 1/28/26, 11:01 AM State Plan DE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-defy26stateplan//index.html 22/96