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ASSESSMENT Does the State require or provide an assessment? Yes No Who conducts the assessment? Select all that apply. State Agency E&T Provider Self-Assessment Intermediary Local Office Other When are participants assessed? The EDP provides a basic assessment to determine a participant’s goals and barriers to help the CAO make an appropriate referral and issue initial participant reimbursements. An extended assessment is performed by each E&T contractor. Both the type of assessment conducted as well as the precise timing varies by E&T contractor. SNAP EARN and SNAP KEYS perform assessments within seven days of referral to the program. In some cases, SNAP JETS providers may perform an assessment immediately prior to or simultaneous with the reverse referral. Describe the assessment. List the tools used in the assessment. The type of assessment conducted varies by E&T provider. The information gathered during assessments may be subsequently used by the E&T contractor when developing an Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) and/or delivering case management services. Does the assessment result in the completion of an individual employment plan? Yes No How are assessment results shared with State agency staff? Select all that apply. Orally Electronic Forms Physical Forms MIS System Email Other Assessment is not shared with State agency staff Explain how else assessment results are shared with State agency staff. 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 20/386