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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Maine SNAP E&T funds an educational component that improves employability both through a continuum of basic education leading to a high school diploma or basic skills (English as a second language or other basic courses), and also by supporting post-secondary education for specific high skilled jobs. Maine SNAP E&T primarily reimburses providers to act as fiscal agents in reimbursing courses provided by educational institutions. In this role, the contracted provider assists with enrollment of the participant and pays the tuition. The contracted provider then invoices the State Agency for these costs. As a result, providers may contract with Adult Education Programs at municipalities or other community agencies that include Adult Basic Education (ABE), basic literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and high school equivalency (HiSET or GED). 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. SNAP E&T participants who require HiSET or GED will be included in this component. The initial assessment and IEP developed by the provider indicate the proposed plan for the participant. Educational attainment is part of this assessment. ACES also has demographic data including highest grade level that is reviewed by the SNAP E&T Coordinator, who also reviews assessments in the State Agency approval process and case notes posted in the Job Connection Tool. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 10 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $22,012.34 Not supplanting. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs attributed to the E&T program are not supplanting funds used for other existing educational programs. In most communities, HiSET programming is free of charge to residents. In some areas, Adult Education programs require a nominal fee. The SNAP E&T provider does not directly provide these services but will work with the Adult Education provider to enroll the participant. 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 38/68