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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. Eligibility workers use the MORE THAN A JOB NC Screening and Referral form, which includes State- specific questions, to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer FNS recipients to the State’s SNAP E&T program. The specific questions are below: • Is individual currently interested in education and/or training? • Is individual currently interested in obtaining employment? • Does individual have any challenges to gainful employment? What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? Program Purpose Explanation that SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) is designed to help recipients gain skills, training, or work experience to move toward employment and self-sufficiency. Eligibility Criteria Types of Services/Components Available Participation Expectations How to access supportive services How does the State document that the information has been provided? The State documents the information through the participant NC Works SNAP Application, MTAJ-NC assessment, MTAJ-NC IEP and case notes. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral When does screening for referral to E&T occur? Select all that apply. Initial Certification Recertification Reported change in the work registrant status of households Other 1/29/26, 8:17 AM State Plan NC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-ncfy26stateplan//index.html 22/218