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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? TN’s criteria for good cause includes circumstances beyond the individual’s control, such as but not limited to: illness, illness of another household member that requires the presence of the noncompliant individual, household emergency, and lack of transportation. Describe the State agency's process to determine good cause if there is not an appropriate and available opening for an E&T participant. Since TN began operating voluntary SNAP E&T, the State has always had appropriate and available openings for E&T participants in all components. Should there come a time when the State does not have available openings due to a lack of funding, TDHS and TDLWD State Office E&T staff will cease to make referrals, until the components are made available. 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 34/108