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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The Basic/Foundational Skills Instruction component includes programs which offer academic instruction and education services below the postsecondary level. These programs include reading, writing, speaking in English, mathematics, or other educational activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Completion of this component facilitates transition to post- secondary education and training and to subsequently obtain employment. Such programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), basic literacy, and high school equivalency (GED, TASC, HiSET, or other). Services offered do not supplant available educational services. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Age 16 to 17 with parent permission Anyone ages 18 and above Homeless Individuals receiving SNAP and not TANF Returning citizens (aka: ex-offenders) Single parents Students Those that reside in rural areas Underemployed Veterans 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. For the SNAP E&T Program, participants must: • Be receiving SNAP and not TANF • Be age 16 or 17 and head of household on the SNAP case or have a signed release from their parent/guardian on file. • Be 18 years old or older. • Complete an assessment and establish a case plan. This component must support and align with the participants expressed employment goals. • The participant has a demonstratable need/lack of skills in this particular area. 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 93/378