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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. State specific criteria used to exempt individuals from participation in FAET during the screening process is as follows: • Work registrants who are ages 16 to 17 • Work registrants with children on the food assistance case. • Work registrants who meet either a work registrant or ABAWD exemption • Clients who have no transportation and live in a rural area and there is no public transportation available. • Clients who are unable to read and/or write well enough to complete job searches or successfully complete training. • Clients who do not speak English and could not participate in the mandatory E&T activities. • Clients who are not able to legally be employed in the United States. • Clients who do not have access to clean their clothes and themselves to prepare for interviews or reporting to employment. • Clients who have a physical or mental condition that would impair successful employment. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? During the SNAP eligibility determination interview, eligibility staff verbally provide applicants with information regarding Mandatory E&T participation requirements and the consolidated work requirements. When the applicant’s SNAP benefits are approved, KEES generates a notice that is mailed to the client through a nightly batch. The notice details the consolidated work requirements and Mandatory E&T participation requirements. How does the State document that the information has been provided? On the interview template required to be completed during the SNAP eligibility determination interview, the eligibility worker checks a box indicated they verbally reviewed the consolidated work requirements and the Mandatory E&T participation requirements. All written notices mailed to a client are viewable in KEES. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KS FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ksfy26stateplan//index.html 17/71