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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This component's activities may include, but are not limited to, courses or programs of study that are part of a program of career and technical education, high school or equivalent educational programs, and remedial education programs to achieve a basic literacy level. Participants will gain proficiency in adult basic education and increase their competencies for entering the workforce. Participants in need of Basic Education, basic literacy, GED, and post-secondary education. For program participants to enter into certain vocational training programs, participants must show proficiency in adult basic education. Further, this will also increase competencies for participants entering the workforce. Criteria for participation is determined by case managers (LDSS or SNAP E&T Third-Party Partners) through the completion of an assessment which may include the following measures: Literacy Level; Communication Skills (including English proficiency); Education Level; Employment History; Employment Related Skills; Abilities and Interests; and Employment Barriers and Steps Necessary to Overcome Barriers; and the creation of an Individual Employment Plan (IEP). 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. N/A Will this component be offered statewide? 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 52/298