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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 Describe the process for screening for direct referral to E&T, including the staff involved. During the application and recertification process, DCF eligibility staff are responsible for screening and identifying all individuals ages 16 – 59 who are subject to general, E&T, and ABAWD work requirements. DCF staff screen to determine if any individuals meet the exemptions outlined in 7 CFR 273.7(b), then staff screen to determine if the individual is a mandatory work registrant. Next, staff screen to determine if there are any barriers to employment, whether reimbursements are needed to participate in work activities, availability of reimbursements, whether a referral is appropriate based on the state criteria, and available openings in components. The screening occurs during the interview or contact with the household at application or recertification. Are participants informed about participant reimbursements before the individual is referred to E&T by eligibility staff? Yes No How are participants informed about participant reimbursements? • During the certification process applicants are informed that the state agency must pay for costs that are reasonable and necessary for participation in SNAP E&T activities. This includes an oral explanation that the individual may be exempted from mandatory SNAP E&T activities if the State cannot meet their reimbursement needs. • The written consolidated work notice includes language that the State must provide reimbursement for expenses that are reasonable and necessary to participate in SNAP E&T activities. This consolidated work notice includes verbiage that the individual may be exempted from mandatory SNAP E&T activities if the State cannot meet their reimbursement needs. In the case of mandatory participants, if the costs of participant reimbursements exceed any State agency cap or are not available, describe how the State agency ensures individuals are exempted from mandatory E&T. 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 29/99