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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Basic Education and Foundational Skills include academic instruction and education services below the post- secondary level, which increase an individual’s ability to read, write, and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, transition to post-secondary education and training, and obtainment of employment. This component includes Adult Basic Education (ABE), basic literacy, and high school equivalency (GED). Delaware does not pay for tuition for associate degrees or higher academic degrees. SNAP E&T provides referrals to education programs, case management, and supportive services for this component. Participation in the component is tracked weekly. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) SNAP recipient who wants to volunteer Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Participants are placed in this component based on their SNAP E&T assessment. The participant must meet the specific requirements for the education program. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 59/96