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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. Potential work registrants are screened during the interview process through the FAMIS system by FSD eligibility staff. Once staff determine the individual is a work registrant, the correct code is entered, allowing FAMIS to determine if the potential SNAP recipient is an ABAWD, an ABAWD who meets an exemption, or a non-ABAWD. Missouri exempts all work registrants from SkillUP participation, but FSD eligibility staff discusses SkillUP as a way to meet the ABAWD work requirement . Verbal review and discussion includes: • Whether the participant is subject to work registration or meets an exemption or exclusion from work registration • Whether the participant is an ABAWD and must meet the monthly work requirement • What are the needs, interests, education, and employment backgrounds of the potential SkillUP participant to determine interest in specific careers or training and/or if they need help looking for a job • Explaining the requirements of the SkillUP program, the SNAP Work Requirements Informational Notice, and inquire on any barriers that may prevent them from participating in SkillUP • Explaining the benefits and opportunities of enrolling in SkillUP After a SNAP recipient is deemed to meet the basic criteria for participation, the FSD eligibility staff will send a referral to OWCI staff and case note regarding the conversation and referral. Once the SNAP case is approved, the participant’s information will be sent to MoJobs via interface in the nightly interface file. All providers can view if the participant is an ABAWD or non-ABAWD. Providers can also view services the participant is currently receiving or has previously received. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? Even though participation is voluntary, FSD eligibility staff explain the benefits and opportunities of enrolling in SkillUP which includes the opportunity to gain skills, training, or work experience to help them meet work requirements, obtain gainful employment, and/or reduce dependency on public assistance benefits. Staff explain how SkillUP offers a focused approach, with one-on-one case management, and how this offers greater opportunities for participants to be successful in finding sustainable employment. Staff also explain how SkillUP providers will work with them to complete an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) and provide wrap-around services to each participant which may include: • personal financial management education • job search education • business skills training • job retention training and career services • short-term training programs How does the State document that the information has been provided? 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MO FY26 - Amendment 1 https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-mofy26stateplan//index.html 23/226