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ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS State agencies are required to include information on the organizational relationship between the units responsible for certification and the units operating the E&T components, including units of the statewide workforce development system, if available. For the purposes of the questions below, E&T providers are considered to include units of the statewide workforce development system. FNS is specifically interested in ensuring that the lines of communication are efficient and that, if applicable, noncompliance with mandatory E&T is reported to the certification unit within 10 working days after the noncompliance occurs, per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(4). State agencies must also include information on the relationship between the State agency and other organizations it plans to coordinate with for the provision of services. The following questions are about how the E&T program is structured in your State agency. Indicate which division within the SNAP State agency is responsible for the E&T program. (i.e. establishes E&T policy, contracts for E&T services, monitors providers). For example, explain if the E&T program unit is separate from the SNAP certification unit, and if there are separate E&T units at the county level. Within the SNAP Unit of TDHS’ Division of Family Assistance, a State Office team (State SNAP Director, SNAP Grants Program Director, SNAP Grants Program Manager, and SNAP E&T Program Coordinator) administers SNAP E&T. The TDHS team works closely with TDLWD’s E&T team (State Director, two Assistant Directors, and one Grant Manager) to operate TN SNAP E&T. TDLWD provides oversight of day-to-day program operations, including the State’s network of SNAP E&T intermediary and third-party partners. TDHS State Office staff provide an additional level of oversight through both fiscal and programmatic monitoring of TN SNAP E&T activities. Timelines, training, and monitoring are a collaborative effort between TDHS and TDLWD. Currently, TDHS Eligibility Counselors determine SNAP eligibility and initiate referrals to TDLWD via system interface for individuals interested in voluntary participation in SNAP E&T. TDLWD then conducts an assessment and, if appropriate, enrolls the SNAP participant in E&T. TDLWD submits regular reports to TDHS State Office regarding referrals, participant compliance with program expectations, and employment obtained through program participation. During FFY 26, TN will modify the referral workflow. TDHS Eligibility Counselors will continue to determine SNAP eligibility and share information about E&T during the eligibility interview. TDHS will also provide information to the customer about next steps to voluntarily participate in SNAP E&T during the interview and within the Consolidated Work Notice. Once this change is implemented, TDHS will discontinue initiation of SNAP E&T referrals during the eligibility interview. TDLWD coordinates with UWGN to engage, support, and provide monitoring and oversight of third-party partners. How does the E&T unit coordinate and communicate on an ongoing basis with the units responsible for certification policy? TDHS SNAP Unit staff work closely with TDHS Field Operations on policy communication and implementation (including development of training materials) and provide support for Field Management and eligibility staff, including coaching and guidance, as needed. State Office staff also conduct case monitoring to ensure participants’ SNAP case records are updated timely and accurately. Describe the State's relationships and communication with intermediaries or E&T providers. 1/29/26, 10:22 AM State Plan TN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-tnfy26stateplan//index.html 15/108