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CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS (ITOs) State agencies are required to consult with Tribes about the SNAP State Plan of Operations, which includes the E&T State Plan, per 7 CFR 272.2(b) and 272.2(e)(7). The consultations must pertain to the unique needs of Tribal members. State agencies are required to document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations in accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(xiii). The goal of this section is to describe how the State agency consulted with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), describe the results of the consultation, and document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations. Did the State agency consult with ITOs in the State? Yes Yes, but not all ITOs No There are no ITOs in my State Explain why the State agency did not consult with ITOs in the State. Meskwaki is Iowa’s only federally recognized Indian tribe with a settlement located near Tama, Iowa. On June 6, 2024, Iowa received FNS guidance from our regional office indicating that Iowa is not subject to the consultation guidance/memo since tribal members are currently not SNAP eligible. Members of the tribe receive income from the Meskwaki casino exceeding income limits for SNAP. FNS encourages continued consultation efforts and requests that efforts be included in the State Plan but are not required to be formally tracked. 1/28/26, 11:53 AM State Plan IA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-iafy26stateplan//index.html 9/105