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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. Because Indiana is a voluntary E & T state, and because Indiana has a broad range of services statewide from adult basic education and high school equivalency up to short term job certifications, we are advising the interviewee of the services available, including supportive services to assist them in participating, and asking if they choose to be referred. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? State merit staff ask if the client or someone in their SNAP group is interested in IMPACT. If so, a referral will be sent to IMPACT and a letter will be sent with an appointment time and location for orientation appointment. It is explained that the IMPACT program is voluntary, so it won’t affect your benefits if you don’t want to participate. State merit staff also explain how IMPACT can provide bus passes or gas cards, clothing assistance for job training or job interview or employment. If no one is interested the case file will be noted. And the client is advised if they or someone in their household decides they want to participate in the future they can call the 800 number and state they would like to volunteer for IMPACT. These questions are asked during the initial eligibility interview and redetermination interviews to determine if the client wants to be referred to IMPACT. This is recorded on the E&T screening referral page in IEDSS How does the State document that the information has been provided? This is on a page in the eligibility system and in the driver flow for interviews 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 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan IN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-infy26stateplan//index.html 17/127