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worker/contracted provider staff determines that the lack of English proficiency is a significant barrier to obtaining suitable employment, they must address the issue when developing the participant's employment plan and should consider assigning the individual to participate in English Language Classes. Educational providers should follow assessment guidelines established by the New York State Education Department for purposes of determining the appropriate instructional setting in which an individual should be placed. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 225 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $376,160.00 Not supplanting. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs attributed to the E&T program are not supplanting funds used for other existing educational programs. OTDA has provided guidance to districts and contracted E&T providers to ensure compliance with this requirement. Additionally, Venture V program providers are required to outline their compliance with the requirement in their contracts. OTDA will also conduct random reviews during vouchering to identify and address any issues in terms of the use of SNAP E&T funds for educational activities. Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. OTDA has issued policy guidance to districts and contracted E&T providers to ensure compliance with this requirement. Additionally, Venture V program providers who also serve non-E&T participants are required to outline their compliance with the requirement in their contracts. OTDA will also conduct random reviews during vouchering to identify and address any issues in terms of the use of SNAP E&T funds for educational activities. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) The percentage and number of participants who are meeting program requirements FFY 2025 Q1 - FFY 2025 Q4 Numerator - program participants who received E&T services 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 82/312