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SCREENING FOR REFERRAL TO E&T The State agency must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on State-specific criteria, to refer them to the E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7 (c)(2). State agencies may operate program components in which individuals elect to participate, per 7 CFR 273.7(e)(4). List the State-specific criteria eligibility workers use to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer them to the State's SNAP E&T program. Individuals who request to participate in SNAP E&T in counties with a provider, IDHS staff will do a brief assessment to help the individual determine an appropriate provider to be referred to. For individuals who request to participate in SNAP E&T in counties without a provider, IDHS staff will do an assessment and determine what program options are appropriate and available. The brief assessment consists of at least a minimum of customer age, education, work history, ability to participate in SNAP E&T and program eligibility. If other services such as mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence seems to be necessary prior to engaging in E&T, then customers will be redirected to these services prior to engaging in SNAP E&T. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? The State provides the SNAP recipient with the Consolidated notice and provides them with a verbal explanation. How does the State document that the information has been provided? The State documents the information has been provided by documentation in case notes and a copy of the notice is saved in the case record. 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. 1/28/26, 11:56 AM State Plan IL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ilfy26stateplan//index.html 18/268