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CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS (ITOs) State agencies are required to consult with Tribes about the SNAP State Plan of Operations, which includes the E&T State Plan, per 7 CFR 272.2(b) and 272.2(e)(7). The consultations must pertain to the unique needs of Tribal members. State agencies are required to document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations in accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(xiii). The goal of this section is to describe how the State agency consulted with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), describe the results of the consultation, and document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations. Did the State agency consult with ITOs in the State? Yes Yes, but not all ITOs No There are no ITOs in my State List the ITOs consulted and describe the outcomes of the consultation(s). Provide specific examples of how the State agency incorporated feedback from ITOs into the design of the E&T program (e.g. unique supportive service, new component, in-demand occupation). Include the title of the person you consulted and the date. Date Name of ITO Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 11/11/2024 Coquille Indian Tribe Chairperson, Executive Director, Community Services Director The SNAP E&T team sought consultation on the SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) Provider Proposal narrative for FFY 2026 which informs development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the program. Information collected from proposals is incorporated into the annual SNAP E&T State Plan. Input from Tribes is vital to ensure programming is accessible, relevant, and supports the needs of Tribal members. The Dear Tribal Leader Letter was sent in November 2024, to invite Tribes to consult on the SNAP E&T Provider Proposal documents which inform the SNAP E&T State Plan. Following the Dear Tribal Leader Letter, two virtual State Plan Development Meetings were held in December 2024 and January 2025. In these State Plan Development 1/29/26, 9:33 AM State Plan OR FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-orfy26stateplan//index.html 15/378