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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. This component is designed to increase the employability of participants through an appropriate course of literacy, numeracy, and basic skills education equivalent to successful completion of the 8th grade. For individuals who successfully attain this level of proficiency, or who already demonstrated it upon placement into the component, this component will also prepare a participant to qualify for a high school general equivalency diploma or equivalent certification. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Age 55 or older with low income At-Risk for Homelessness Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Underemployed Veterans Describe the criteria for participation. Include the skills, knowledge, or experience necessary for participation in the component. For example, literacy or numeracy levels, recent labor market attachment, computer literacy, etc. For GED/high school equivalency services only, an individual must be functioning at the 8th grade level or above to enroll. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 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 69/116