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Not supplanting. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs attributed to the E&T program are not supplanting funds used for other existing educational programs. NCDHHS has reached out to the Department of Education and confirmed that no other funding source(s) are available to participants enrolled in E&T program. This was further clarified with our educational providers. Revisions to the RFA and POA process also require potential contractors (current and new) to provide evidence of non- supplantation or justification for exemption. This requirement is included in the NCDHHS MTAJ-NC Handbook and shared with our partners. Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. NCDHHS requires each sub awardee to certify cost parity as a part of the contract, the following certification language will be included: This certification is required to be signed by the sub awardee certifying that SNAP participants will not be charged more than what the general public would pay for the same services. By signing below, I state that as a sub awardee of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, my organization agrees to the following: - Will not charge SNAP participants more than what the general public would pay for the same services; and - If a discount is provided to other grants or payees, the organization will provide the same discount to SNAP participants. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) Participants complete postsecondary, intermediate, or equivalent education or training leading to a recognized credential, degree, or improved employability as verified by documentation from the educational provider. Denominator: All participants enrolled in EPIE within the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY). Numerator: Participants from the denominator who completed the program and obtained a credential by the end of the FFY or within 90 days of program exit. 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 68/218