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SCREENING FOR REFERRAL TO E&T The State agency must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on State-specific criteria, to refer them to the E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7 (c)(2). State agencies may operate program components in which individuals elect to participate, per 7 CFR 273.7(e)(4). List the State-specific criteria eligibility workers use to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer them to the State's SNAP E&T program. Eligibility Workers determine a participant’s SNAP eligibility, determine the participant is not receiving TANF, and determine the participant is within the appropriate age range (16 or 17 years old and the head of household or have parental/guardian permission to engage in the program, or 18 and above). All SNAP recipients who meet the age or permission requirements, are not receiving TANF, and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain employment are eligible for the SNAP E&T program. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? During the eligibility intake, an eligibility worker determines or re-determines SNAP eligibility. During this intake, a comprehensive oral conversation takes place regarding SNAP E&T, including sharing information about Oregon’s SNAP E&T programs. The participants are informed their information has been referred to the SNAP E&T Provider Network and they are eligible to engage in services. All eligible and appropriate SNAP participants are provided information about SNAP E&T and referred. Eligibility workers use the following script as part of the comprehensive oral conversation: “An assessment has been completed, and you are eligible for the SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP). We will be making a referral to the STEP Provider Network. You can get one-on-one help to reach your employment goals. This may even include paying for the items you need to be successful in your plan. A referral has already been made, and you can choose to directly connect with any of these Providers. If you need assistance in determining which STEP provider would be the best match for you or if you need a gas card or bus ticket to travel to the STEP provider, we can get you connected to a SNAP E&T Navigator. Would you like me to have a SNAP E&T Navigator contact you?” “As long as you are receiving SNAP benefits and not TANF, you can get help with getting the job you want at any time. You can contact an ODHS office to get more information or connect directly with any STEP Provider. They are happy to support your employment goals.” Additionally, eligibility staff review the Consolidated Work Notice (SNP-017) which includes program requirements, expectations, other available programs, and contact information. Oregon utilizes the Consolidated Work Notice to provide participants with all required information about SNAP E&T programs and service offerings. The letter says, “Oregon has a voluntary SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) that offers you a chance to work with someone one-on-one to achieve your employment goals. This may even include covering the cost of training, textbooks, gas, bus tickets, childcare, and/or work clothes.” Therefore, Oregon does include information about case management (working one-on-one) and participant reimbursements. This is in accordance with 7CFR 273.7. Additionally, the SNAP E&T Navigator provides the participant with additional information, including dates and contact information. If the SNAP recipient is eligible for STEP services, indicates an interest in engaging in these services, needs assistance in identifying a best-fit provider, or needs transportation assistance to travel to provider(s), a referral will be made to the SNAP E&T Navigators. 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 50/378