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CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM State agencies must design the E&T program in consultation with the State workforce development board and operate the E&T program through the statewide workforce development system (7 CFR 273.7(c)(5)). The goal of this section is to explain the relationship between the State agency and other organizations it plans to consult and coordinate with for the provision of services, including organizations in the statewide workforce development system. The statewide workforce development system refers to a network of providers, which may include government and the public sector; community-based organizations and non-profits; employers and industry; occupational training providers; and post-secondary institutions, such as community colleges. Please note the State workforce development board is an entity that establishes Regional strategic plans and sets funding priorities for their area. They are distinct from State workforce agencies. Consultation Consultation with the workforce development system generally includes discussions to learn about services provided in the community and how each organization functions and coordinates with others in the community. State agencies can demonstrate they consulted with their State workforce development board by noting the dates of conversations, who they spoke with, what they spoke about, and how they incorporated this information into the design of their E&T program. Did the State agency consult the State workforce development board? Yes No Describe how the State agency consulted with the State workforce development board in designing its SNAP E&T program. Include the names, dates and outcomes of the consultation. Date State Workforce Development Board Name Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 12/09/2024 Office of KY Workforce Innovation Board; Department of Workforce Development Alisher Burikhanov Executive Director Alisher Burikhanov participated in the E&T Steering Committee meeting, which served as a platform for assessing the state’s current SNAP E&T landscape and discussing potential enhancements. The committee reviewed partnership models and began identifying opportunities to expand third-party engagement under the 50/50 reimbursement framework. 12/09/2024 Office of KY Workforce Innovation Board Alisher Burikhanov A targeted follow-up call was held with Executive Director Burikhanov to explore how SNAP E&T integration could be strengthened 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan KY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-kyfy26stateplan//index.html 6/142