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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? LDSS Case Managers are responsible for conducting initial customer screenings to identify their strengths (i.e. education, training, and work history) and barriers (i.e. limited education, illiteracy, lack of childcare, lack of transportation, having a criminal background) through the standard SNAP interview process. The Third-Party Partner conducts intensive assessments upon enrollment into the training program. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. The Third Party Partners use various types of assessments and tools to identify interests, abilities, and barriers. The results of the assessments are used to develop the individualized employment plan which is a roadmap to address barriers and help the customer achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Third Party Partners are required to complete an intake assessment and an Individual Employment Plan (IEP). Does the assessment result in the completion of an individual employment plan? Yes No 1/29/26, 11:10 AM State Plan MD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mdfy26stateplan//index.html 21/298