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verification of an allowable expense. Support Service Stipend $80 SNAP State Agency Direct payment to participant Direct payment through EPPICARD Transportation - reimbursement from an E&T provider is an estimation; actual reimbursement is issued upon receipt of verification of an allowable expense. $300 per student for 50 students SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to vendor(s) Vouchers/pass, contracting directly with public service, reimburse per gas receipt(s) or funds disbursement through college system to students Is dependent care provided? Select yes even if E&T funds are not being used. Yes No Provide a URL link or describe in a written response: the payment rates for childcare reimbursements, established in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) based on local market rate surveys. E&T participants who indicate a need for childcare are directed to apply for assistance through the MS Child Care Payment Program. Per the Division of Early Childhood Care & Development (DECCD), subsidy payment rates are based on the Market Rate Survey conducted along with the publication of the Mississippi State Plan. The DECCD is required to set rates at the 75th of the Market Rate by provider type; current rates are set based on the prior Plan's Market Rate Survey. Parents with income at or below 50% of the State Median Income (SMI) qualify for childcare services provided the parent is working at least 25 hours per week or enrolled full-time in an educational program or engaged in an approved job training program or a combination of both. Slots are available through a participating provider for participants meeting the eligibility requirements. Hinds CC has budgeted $21,000 to assist with childcare services for 10 students to enable the parent(s) to participate in available program components. Hinds CC claims reimbursement for childcare costs based on the average local area childcare costs of up to $700 per month, per child. Services are delivered on a case-by- case basis, not to exceed proposed budget amounts. The childcare facility will be paid directly, or Hinds CC will disburse reimbursement to students through the College’s disbursement system. Hinds CC’s disbursement system pays for actual expenses based on an invoice/receipt submitted by a licensed/approved childcare facility. Approved facilities include daycares that are established College vendors or providing services at one of the college’s childcare facilities. 1/29/26, 8:18 AM State Plan MS FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-msfy26stateplan//index.html 46/104