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How many attempts are made to reach out to the SNAP participant for additional information? One Two Three More than three What is the State agency's criteria for good cause? Good cause for noncompliance shall include circumstances such as, but not limited to, the illness of the registrant or another household member, unavailability of transportation, an unanticipated emergency, and/or the lack of adequate care for children who have reached age six but are under age 12. Additionally, a victim of family violence who is determined to be unable to continue employment or to participate in a work activity shall be considered to have good cause for failure to comply. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. Once referred to SNAP E&T, the client is assessed by the local OSCC and referred to an appropriate activity. If an appropriate activity is not available, it will be noted in AOSOS and an IAR will be sent to the local CSSA to advise. When the CSSA receives an IAR from the OSCC indicating an appropriate activity is not available for the client, the CSSA will automatically determine good cause. Local OSCCs maintain their own waiting lists for available activities and may outreach the client if an appropriate activity becomes available. At this time, the CSSA will be outreached again via IAR. 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 48/116