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testing, etc., and/or drug testing) and necessary standard. Expense must be required for the participant to gain employment or approved training. is verified valid and expense allowable. Expense must have a direct link to and be a required element of the selected E&T School Supplies, School Books, and Training Materials Reimbursement amounts vary based on the type of support requested. All costs must meet the reasonable and necessary standard. Vendors on the State’s approved vendor list are utilized. SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to participant 1. Direct Reimbursement: Participants receive reimbursement for exact purchase amounts via reimbursement check or PEX card funds after receipts and supporting documentation are verified as valid, allowable expenses. Testing Fees Reimbursement amounts vary based on the type of support requested. All costs must meet the reasonable and necessary standard. Vendors on the State’s approved vendor list are utilized. SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to participant Participant receives the exact amount via check, PEX card funds, or paid directly to the training provider once receipt/documentation is verified valid and expense allowable. Tools, Personal Safety Items, and Other Equipment Necessary for Employment or Training Reimbursement amounts vary based on the type of support requested. All costs must meet the reasonable and necessary standard. Vendors on the State’s approved vendor list are utilized. SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to participant 1. Direct Reimbursement: Participants receive reimbursement for exact purchase amounts via reimbursement check or PEX card funds after receipts and supporting documentation are verified as valid, allowable expenses. Transportation Assistance (Gas Cards and Bus Passes) Associated $150 per month enrolled in the program Reimbursement amounts vary SNAP E&T Provider Direct payment to participant Gas Cards: Provided in $25 increments up to $150 per 30-day participation period, depending on the 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 41/108