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CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS (ITOs) State agencies are required to consult with Tribes about the SNAP State Plan of Operations, which includes the E&T State Plan, per 7 CFR 272.2(b) and 272.2(e)(7). The consultations must pertain to the unique needs of Tribal members. State agencies are required to document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations in accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(xiii). The goal of this section is to describe how the State agency consulted with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), describe the results of the consultation, and document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations. Did the State agency consult with ITOs in the State? Yes Yes, but not all ITOs No There are no ITOs in my State List the ITOs consulted and describe the outcomes of the consultation(s). Provide specific examples of how the State agency incorporated feedback from ITOs into the design of the E&T program (e.g. unique supportive service, new component, in-demand occupation). Include the title of the person you consulted and the date. Date Name of ITO Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 03/19/2025 Isabelle Welsh Departmental Specialist – Tribal Government Services Policy MDHHS Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) presented at the Tribal/MDHHS Summit and Consultation Meetings in Lansing, Michigan, hosted by MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel. The event provided an opportunity for the 12 federally recognized tribes of Michigan to have a 1:1 individual consultation meeting with the Director and senior staff. 06/16/2025 Bay Mills Indian Community Departmental Specialist – Tribal Government Services Policy Tribal consultation meetings at MDHHS are scheduled and facilitated through the MDHHS Office of Tribal Government Services & Policy (TGS&P). In May, TGS&P sent an invite to the 12 tribes to a consultation meeting on SNAP Ed and FAP Employment and Training (FAE&T). On June 16, 2025, MDHHS SNAP staff, TGS&P, and tribal leaders 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mify26stateplan//index.html 9/181