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maintain satisfactory progress (having a cumulative “C” average or its equivalent as determined by the education and training provider and approved by the district). The requirement to maintain satisfactory progress may be waived, if it is determined that participant’s inability to maintain satisfactory progress is due to hardship caused by the death of a relative, personal injury or illness, or other extenuating circumstances. SNAP recipients who are subject to SNAP work requirements, but do not maintain satisfactory progress may be assigned to another SNAP E&T component, unless such requirement is waived as described above. Based on information gathered through the assessment process, individuals may be assigned to career and/or technical education or other vocational training (EPC) if the district determines that such training is necessary or otherwise appropriate to enable the participant to obtain employment or upgrade their skills to secure a better job. For participation in EPC to be approved, the Employment Unit worker/contracted provider staff member must ensure that: • The goals in the participant's employment plan are consistent with the EPC. • The participant can meet the requirements for admission into the program. • There is a reasonable expectation that the participant will complete the program based on their current assessment and all factors examined through the assessment process. When determining assignments to E&T components, including career/technical education programs or other vocational training, the Employment Unit worker/contracted provider staff member considers the following: • information collected during the assessment including, at a minimum, a review of the individual’s: 1) education level, including literacy and English language proficiency; 2) basic skills proficiency; 3) child care and other supportive service needs; 4) skills and prior work experience; 5) prior participation in education and training; 6) training and vocational interests; and, 7) family circumstances, including any special needs of a child. • the individual’s goals and preferences; • the supportive services needed; • the available programs; and • the local employment opportunities. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 8,695 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $14,528,737.00 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 79/312