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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. CSSA eligibility workers screen all SNAP recipients for mandatory work registration. All SNAP household members who do not meet a mandatory work registration exemption are deemed appropriate to participate and may be referred to the OSCC for additional screening and potential participation in SNAP E&T, should they state they wish to participate. Non-work registrants may also be referred to the OSCC for additional screening and potential participation in SNAP E&T, should they state they wish to participate. Individuals who wish to voluntarily participate in the program are further screened by OSCC staff and referred to a particular SNAP E&T component activity offered by the local OSCC or one of their partners. Screening criteria for specific activities vary depending on the requirements for the particular activity. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? The State Agency provides the SNAP recipient with a copy of the consolidated work notices, SNAP 35 & 36, which explain the general SNAP work requirements and the ABAWD time limit rules. How does the State document that the information has been provided? The State Agency documents the sent notices in the client's case record in ONETrac. Verification of the oral explanation is maintained in the CSSA case management system. 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 Describe the process for screening for direct referral to E&T, including the staff involved. 1/29/26, 9:17 AM State Plan NJ FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-njfy26stateplan//index.html 30/116