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CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY E&T State agencies are required to include information about the categories and types of individuals they plan to exempt from mandatory E&T participation (7 CFR 273.7 (c)(6)(iv)), as well as the characteristics of the population they plan to place in E&T (7 CFR 273.7 (c)(6)(v)). What are the characteristics of the population the State agency intends to serve in E&T (e.g. target population)? This question applies to both mandatory and voluntary participants. ABAWDs Homeless Veterans Students Single parents Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Underemployed Those that reside in rural areas History of substance use Work limitations Limited English proficiency Low literacy Mental health obstacles No high school diploma Limited work history or poor work habits Eligible youth 1/29/26, 9:29 AM State Plan NY FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-nyfy26stateplan//index.html 16/312