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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. Pennsylvania operates an all-voluntary E&T program. The potential participant must be receiving SNAP, 18 years of age or older (although exceptions may be made for 16–17-year-olds pursuing certain components, as appropriate), a resident of Pennsylvania, not under a sanction or disqualification, and willing to volunteer for E&T and accept employment at the conclusion of their participation. In addition, an IMCW reviews each request for participation to determine if an appropriate E&T opportunity is available for the individual, as well as whether the request to participate complies with Pennsylvania’s second and subsequent training policy (described in SNAP Handbook 535.12), which prohibits certain individuals from participating in E&T if they have pursued DHS-supported trainings in the past. Potential participants must speak to an IMCW and complete an EDP prior to enrolling in E&T. The IMCW then uses the result of that discussion and the EDP to determine to which E&T contractor to refer the individual using the SNAP E&T referral chart located in SNAP Handbook 535.11. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? At application and renewal, IMCWs inquire as to whether a SNAP applicant/recipient would be interested in volunteering for SNAP E&T. If an individual expresses interest, the IMCW will determine whether the individual meets the state-specific criteria listed above. Then the IMCW will discuss the E&T contractors available in the area with the potential participant, work with the potential participant to complete the EDP, and complete an appropriate referral. These steps are considered part of the IMCW’s certification/eligibility- determination duties and are not charged to the E&T grant. In some CAOs, this responsibility is assigned to a specific IMCW or unit of IMCWs (i.e. – a local “E&T unit”). In this case, the IMCW normally assigned to a SNAP applicant/recipient’s case will still make the inquiry described above. If the individual expresses interest in volunteering, they will be referred to the specific E&T IMCW or local E&T unit for completion of the remaining steps outlined above. In addition, reverse referrals initiated by an E&T contractor are routed directly to the E&T IMCW or local E&T unit. As noted above, the screening is performed by an eligibility worker (IMCW) for both direct and reverse referrals. How does the State document that the information has been provided? The IMCW narrates the verbal conversation using the case notes function in eCIS. In addition, ABAWDs are encouraged to enroll in E&T on the written consolidated notice of work requirements they receive after certification or recertification. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral When does screening for referral to E&T occur? Select all that apply. Initial Certification Recertification Reported change in the work registrant status of households Other Explain when screening during the certification and recertification occurs. Whenever an individual indicates an intent to volunteer for SNAP E&T after an IMCW describes the program to them. 1/29/26, 9:34 AM State Plan PA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-pafy26stateplan//index.html 15/386