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Case Notes: Eligibility workers enter narrative case notes in LITE to confirm that the screening was conducted, the information about SNAP E&T participation was provided, and the outcome was determined. These notes serve as part of the official case record. System-Generated Audit Trail: LITE’s interface with SNAP Works creates a permanent record of all referrals, including the date. Reverse Referrals: When a SNAP E&T provider initiates a referral, they submit participant information into SNAP Works. If screening is required, the system generates a task for the eligibility worker to complete the screening within 10 business days. The completion of this step, along with corresponding case notes, is visible to both the State and the provider, ensuring documentation is complete. Monitoring and Verification: Supervisors and the State SNAP E&T unit conduct periodic reviews of LITE and SNAP Works records to verify that E&T participation information was provided and recorded in accordance with policy. 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. At each certification and recertification, the eligibility worker screens all household members who are at least 16 years of age and not in school or are unemployed or underemployed (earning less than 20 hours per week at minimum wage) for eligibility to participate in the SNAP E&T Program. The eligibility staff informs the individual of their general rights and responsibilities, appropriately screens for exemptions, informs them of their E&T rights and responsibilities as a voluntary participant, and screens for referral to E&T. If the individual meets the state-criteria, the eligibility worker will be prompted by a mandatory question in LITE (eligibility system) to ask the individual if he/she is interested in participating in the SNAP E&T program. If the individual is interested in participating in the SNAP E&T program, the eligibility staff will indicate “Yes”. Another mandatory question will populate to ask what SNAP E&T program model the individual is interested in, such as culinary, construction, medical, etc. A task will then be generated in LITE to interface with SNAP Works to assign the task to a provider based on the parish or region in which the recipient resides and the provider's program availability. Once the case is authorized, a task will be assigned to providers using a round robin logic. After SNAP case authorization, the individual receives the consolidated notice advising of their work registration requirements and the E&T program, which informs there is no cost to participate in the SNAP E&T program, information related to participant reimbursements, contact information, and advising that participation will not affect SNAP benefits. In addition, the assigned 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan LA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-lafy26stateplan//index.html 25/115