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Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs 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. Possession of one or more of the following: • Basic proficiency in reading and writing • Proof of HSE/GED • Access to computer and internet • Access to transportation • Must meet minimum enrollment requirements as established by the Community Based Organization (CBO), community college(s) or other entity providing services as authorized by the state. Lack of, or the absence of, any of the above-mentioned items will not preclude participation; eligible participants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Participants must be a resident of the State of Mississippi. Students interested in enrolling in Hinds CC must submit an admission application and may be required to take an "Accuplacer" placement test or the TABE test to determine their education level. Students interested in participating in the Refill Jackson Initiative must complete and submit an interest form to Refill, undergo interview and scoring by Refill on their ability to commit, level of motivation, attitude toward teamwork and cooperation, access to reliable transportation, and possession of valid identification documents. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 270 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 59/104