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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? Participants undergo an initial assessment at the onset of case management, conducted by Maximus or an approved third-party provider. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. Maximus or third-party partners conduct a structured assessment to determine appropriate program supports and component placement. Assessments may be conducted using a variety of methods, including electronic tools (TuaPath, Adobe Sign forms, SurveyMonkey), phone or in-person interviews, and verbal consultations. The assessment gathers information about the participant’s job skills, career interests and goals, employment history, education level, potential barriers to participation, training and development needs, and overall readiness for employment. For mandatory work registrants, assessment details are documented and maintained in the participant’s electronic case file in TuaPath. For voluntary participants, assessment records are maintained by the partner organization in accordance with their program procedures. Does the assessment result in the completion of an individual employment plan? Yes No 1/28/26, 11:54 AM State Plan ID FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-idfy26stateplan//index.html 33/100