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How many attempts are made to reach out to the SNAP participant for additional information? One Two Three More than three What is the State agency's criteria for good cause? The SNAP manual clearly states that it is at the discretion of DSS to determine good cause, and lists some examples as illness, family emergency, unavailability of transportation or childcare, discrimination by an employer, poor working conditions, acceptance of employment at least 30 hours per week, and enrollment of at least half-time into a recognized school, training program, or institution of higher education that requires the individual to leave employment, for example. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. Communication would occur between DSS and the E&T partner and DSS would exempt the participant from participation if this were to occur. 1/29/26, 9:37 AM State Plan SD FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-sdfy26stateplan//index.html 35/84