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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. SNAP recipients have varied lived experiences, needs, interests, education, and employment backgrounds. The appropriateness of the referral to a specific SNAP E&T component including Integrated Education and Training/Bridge Programs (EPIE) is based on a combination of all factors examined during the assessment process. The process is individualized and tailored to the participant’s circumstances, needs, and preferences. If through the assessment process, it is determined that the client will benefit from participation in these educational programs as such participation is expected to enhance job opportunities available to them, the individual may be referred to participate in Integrated Education and Training/Bridge Programs (EPIE). Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 140 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $234,138.00 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. 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 85/312