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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. All SNAP applicants/recipients aged 16-59, unless exempt, are informed of the opportunity to participate in SNAP E&T. A script is provided to identify whether or not a household meets this criterion. All eligible SNAP applicants, who choose to participate, are served through the SNAP E&T program. Those EXEMPT from registering for work include: • 16 and 17-year-olds who are not head of household and are enrolled in school or a training program at least half-time. • A parent or caretaker of a child under 6 or an incapacitated person • Recipients of Unemployment Insurance (UI) or applicants pending UI who have confirmed their willingness to accept employment (verification only if questionable) • Persons physically or mentally unfit for employment (verification required) • Persons receiving SSI/RSDI • Participants in the RIW Program (verification only if questionable) • Persons in treatment for Drug and Alcohol Dependency • Employed or self-employed persons at least 30 hrs. earning at least minimum wage (verification required) • Enrolled in an institute of higher education at least half time What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? Field staff are provided scripts that relay screening criteria and 511 process to use during contact with customers. Staff have been trained during the new hire training on how to relay information and when. SOP, QRG and transmittal are sent out by policy department referencing criteria and process to all staff. How does the State document that the information has been provided? All contact is documented in the household's case file. 511 and 511a forms are also scanned. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral 1/29/26, 9:35 AM State Plan RI FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-rify26stateplan//index.html 15/89