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REFERRAL TO E&T In accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(2), in order to participate in SNAP E&T, the State agency must make the referral. The referral method may vary from participant to participant. What information does the State provide to E&T participants when they are referred? Select all that apply. Information about accessing E&T services Case Management Dates Contact information Other How is the referral communicated? Select all that apply. Orally Electronic Forms Physical Forms Emails Text Messages Other If the State receives a reverse referral request from an E&T provider, what steps does the State take? When the State receives a reverse referral request from a SNAP E&T provider the state takes the following steps: Screening Status Check: If the participant has already been screened for E&T by the eligibility worker, the provider proceeds with enrollment. If the participant has not been screened, the provider clicks the “Screening Required” button in SNAP Works. Referral Task Generated: Clicking “Screening Required” triggers a task in LITE (Louisiana's eligibility system), alerting the eligibility worker to conduct the required E&T screening. Eligibility Screening: Within 10 business days, the eligibility worker contacts the participant to conduct the screening. This includes verifying eligibility criteria such as age, employment status, school enrollment, and interest in participating. Screening Outcome and Communication: 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 28/115