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SCREENING FOR REFERRAL TO E&T The State agency must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on State-specific criteria, to refer them to the E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7 (c)(2). State agencies may operate program components in which individuals elect to participate, per 7 CFR 273.7(e)(4). List the State-specific criteria eligibility workers use to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer them to the State's SNAP E&T program. Maine developed an internal referral process that requires ESs to discuss E&T with all Work Registrants and ABAWDS during the interview process for certification and recertification. All applicants expressing interest are referred to the E&T Program. Maine implemented this process after developing Standard Operating Procedures and training for all ES. This internal process has resulted in a large increase of referrals to SNAP E&T. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? The State Agency has a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place that guides ES staff through this process of informing recipients what the participation criteria are for E&T and what E&T opportunities may be available to them. If they express interest, they are referred to State Agency SNAP E&T staff who contact recipients and provide further detail about available E&T programs. State Agency staff screen interested recipients for initial eligibility and refer them to appropriate participating E&T providers in their area for further assessment. Recipients referred to providers are provided additional detail specific to the E&T program they were referred to once they are contacted by E&T contracted providers. How does the State document that the information has been provided? The ES adds case notes from the interview and indicates if the individual was referred to E&T. Once the E&T coordinator receives the referral, a case note is added after the recipient is contacted that notes if the recipient was referred to a provider. 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 Explain when screening during the certification and recertification occurs. Reverse referrals are screened by the State Agency (SA) SNAP E&T Coordinator after information is received from the Provider. Describe the process for screening for direct referral to E&T, including the staff involved. ES staff conducting certification refer E&T participants to SA E&T staff during certification and recertification interviews. When does the screening for a reverse referral request occur? Screening for reverse referrals occurs upon receipt from the Provider. Describe the process for screening during the reverse referral request process, including the staff involved. The SNAP E&T Coordinator screens reverse referrals upon receipt of referrals. 1/29/26, 8:19 AM State Plan ME FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mefy26stateplan//index.html 13/68