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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: BASIC / FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The basic education component is designed to increase employability by providing remedial and education leading to a GED, high school diploma or certification. SNAP recipients may be referred to basic education activities to include adult basic and/or foundational skills instruction. This component will increase the participant’s ability to perform math or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or equivalent, transition to post-secondary education and training, and obtain employment. Clients are assessed to determine their ability to understand and communicate. Partner agencies who will be providing this component are the SC Department of Education and various community- based organizations. Educational expenses will not be paid for training that is normally available to the public at no cost. Indicate the Target Population this component will serve. Select all that apply. ABAWDs Homeless 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. Comprehension skills, good communication skills, computer skills and the desire to increase knowledge. Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No 1/29/26, 9:36 AM State Plan SC FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-scfy26stateplan//index.html 54/125