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Rev. 4/2025 percent SNAP E&T administrative funds) may be used to purchase laptops or other computer equipment that may be loaned to E&T participants who need such equipment to participate in SNAP E&T activities. In accordance with federal cost principles, the cost must be reasonably necessary and directly related to the operation of or participation in the SNAP E&T program. District’s expenditures to maintain a laptop loaner program for participants’ use while engaged in E&T activities, are considered operational costs of the SNAP E&T program. Laptops or other computer equipment purchased with 100% or 50% SNAP E&T administrative funds may only be loaned to SNAP E&T participants and upon completion of the SNAP E&T program, all loaned equipment must be returned to the district or the E&T provider who loaned the laptop and/or equipment. Additionally, districts may use SNAP E&T participant reimbursement funds that are not included in the 100% or 50% SNAP E&T administrative allocations to reimburse participants for technology-related expenses such as materials or tools reasonably necessary for participation in a SNAP E&T activity component including Wi-Fi access, laptops, and tablets. Districts that have established a cap for participant reimbursements are reminded that if the amount the participant needs to participate in an E&T program exceeds the cap, the individual must be exempt from mandatory SNAP E&T.

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NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance- TA and SNAP Employment Policy Manual

Section 385.4 – Page 14

Rev. 4/2025 percent SNAP E&T administrative funds) may be used to purchase laptops or other computer equipment that may be loaned to E&T participants who need such equipment to participate in SNAP E&T activities. In accordance with federal cost principles, the cost must be reasonably necessary and directly related to the operation of or participation in the SNAP E&T program. District’s expenditures to maintain a laptop loaner program for participants’ use while engaged in E&T activities, are considered operational costs of the SNAP E&T program. Laptops or other computer equipment purchased with 100% or 50% SNAP E&T administrative funds may only be loaned to SNAP E&T participants and upon completion of the SNAP E&T program, all loaned equipment must be returned to the district or the E&T provider who loaned the laptop and/or equipment. Additionally, districts may use SNAP E&T participant reimbursement funds that are not included in the 100% or 50% SNAP E&T administrative allocations to reimburse participants for technology-related expenses such as materials or tools reasonably necessary for participation in a SNAP E&T activity component including Wi-Fi access, laptops, and tablets. Districts that have established a cap for participant reimbursements are reminded that if the amount the participant needs to participate in an E&T program exceeds the cap, the individual must be exempt from mandatory SNAP E&T.