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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Basic/Foundational Skills Instruction provides educational programs or activities that improve basic skills or otherwise improve employability or employment advancement potential. High school equivalency preparation classes prepare participants to take the HiSET/GED test, either taken directly through the provider or through an approved third-party source. Most providers offering this component will allow the client to take the test multiple times until passing. Since there is not a nationally recognized certificate or diploma for receiving Adult Basic Education (ABE) services, participants typically receive acknowledgement of level acquisition, certificates of completion and access to job opportunities. Progress is monitored using the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and other testing. With improved basic skills, many participants will move on to other SNAP E&T programs and/or higher education upon completion. Most of these programs also include elements of job readiness as the development of skills is focused on improving workforce opportunities. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. Because SNAP Path to work providers are independently operated, target varied populations and are in different labor market areas, participation criteria is not standardized across programs. In addition to budgets for each program that they plan to offer under the SNAP Path to Work umbrella, providers submit program descriptions that include information about participant demographics and program requirements. This writeup is used to populate the program description on the SNAP Path to Work website and is used by DTA staff to determine who should be referred to each program. If the potential participant meets SNAP E&T eligibility criteria, is motivated to work, and meets basic program prerequisites as described in the program description submitted to the State by the provider, the State will refer the client to the provider for assessment. Examples of provider specific criteria for participation include: Program is best suited for individuals who have completed 11th grade or above, drug testing, willingness to obtain a high school equivalent Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan MA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mafy26stateplan//index.html 61/167