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DCF spoke with the ITO on September 15, 2025, and provided additional information regarding SNAP eligibility. The ITO did not provide feedback for consideration in the state plan. DCF contacted the ITO by phone on July 18, 2024, and email on July 3, July 19 and August 14, 2024. 08/11/2025 Seminole Tribe of Florida Marcellus Osceola, Tribal Leader Contact: Melissa Santiago Email copy to: melissasantiago@semtribe.com DCF contacted the ITO by phone on August 12, 2025, and email on August 11 and August 21, 2025, with an invitation to discuss the purpose of the SNAP E&T program, availability of services/activities through the SNAP E&T program and review the state plan for their feedback on addressing the unique needs of tribal members living on the reservation through the E&T program. The ITO was provided a copy of the SNAP E&T State Plan and was also offered direct contact information at DCF who can assist with providing eligibility assistance to any member. The ITO has indicated their members falls outside of the income threshold; therefore, the advocacy program cannot benefit from this assistance. DCF contacted the ITO by phone on July 18, 2024, and email on July 3, July 19 and August 14, 2024. Will the State agency be seeking enhanced reimbursement for E&T services (75%) for ITO members who are residents of reservations, either on or off the reservation? Yes No 1/28/26, 11:18 AM State Plan FL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-flfy26stateplan//index.html 17/99