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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. English Language Acquisition provides structured instruction for SNAP E&T participants who are non-native English speakers. Services focus on improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for employment and career advancement. Instruction may include classroom-based learning, tutoring, and computer-assisted language programs. Level of Effort: Participants may engage in English Language Acquisition for up to 120 hours per month, with participation limited to a maximum of 24 months. The actual duration will depend on participant need, provider capacity, and measurable progress, but all instruction is structured, time-limited, and aligned with employment outcomes. All English Language Acquisition providers must: • Accept only SNAP E&T participants referred by the State agency. • Conduct an initial assessment of English proficiency to guide placement (e.g., reading, writing, listening, and speaking levels). • Deliver structured instruction through curriculum-based or computer-assisted programs tied to improving employability. • Maintain attendance, participation, and progress records, and submit monthly reports to the State agency. • Limit participation to no more than 24 months per participant unless otherwise approved by the State agency. • Inform participants of available supportive services to facilitate attendance and completion. • Comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, SNAP E&T, and reporting requirements. • Direct Service Expectation: Contracted providers or their approved subcontractors are expected to do the work themselves and directly deliver the majority of services. Providers acting only as pass-throughs are not consistent with the intent of SNAP E&T, unless otherwise approved by the State Agency in the provider’s work plan and/or contract. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans 1/29/26, 9:31 AM State Plan OK FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-okfy26stateplan//index.html 72/156