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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. In Nebraska, SNAP EOWs use a standardized screening process to determine whether an individual is appropriate for referral to the SNAP E&T program. The following state-specific criteria are used: • The individual is currently receiving SNAP benefits. • The individual is not receiving TANF benefits. • The individual is work-eligible and interested in employment or training opportunities. • The individual resides within or near a designated SNAP E&T service area. To support consistent screening, EOWs utilize a referral template that captures key information to assess the individual’s readiness and suitability for E&T participation. This includes: • ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents) status • Geographic location/service area • Work eligibility status • Literacy level (ability to read or write) • Educational attainment (e.g., high school diploma or GED) • Immediate barriers or needs • Participant goals or areas where they are seeking assistance (e.g., employment, training, resume help) This information helps ensure referrals are aligned with program availability and participant needs, supporting more effective engagement and service delivery. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? During both the certification and recertification processes, SNAP EOWs, under the Economic Assistance Eligibility Operations Team, are responsible for screening individuals for potential referrals to the SNAP E&T program. During the screening, participants are informed about reimbursements that are available through the SNAP E&T program. EOWs are trained on SNAP E&T services and explain the program to participants who may benefit from employment and training assistance. If a participant expresses interest, the EOWs conduct a screening using a standardized, fillable referral template designed to assess E&T suitability. The template includes factors such as: • Residence in one of the 59 active E&T service area counties • Work eligibility status • Participant interest in employment or training • Literacy level • Educational attainment • Any immediate barriers or service needs The referral template is submitted through an auto-populated REDCap system, which streamlines the referral 1/29/26, 9:15 AM State Plan NE FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nefy26stateplan//index.html 27/159