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Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 80 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $748.32 Not supplanting. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs attributed to the E&T program are not supplanting funds used for other existing educational programs. Participants may receive E&T-funded assistance with transportation, textbook purchases, and other supportive services based upon assessed needs while enrolled in EPEL. Case Managers assess whether other funding options can support educational costs before using SNAP E&T funds. Staff must document that E&T funds do not supplant non-federal funds through invoices or similar documentation showing costs covered by other sources. State Office staff periodically monitor and review these records. Cost parity. Describe how the State agency ensures that costs charged to E&T do not exceed the costs charged for non-E&T participants. TDLWD Case Managers ensure SNAP E&T participants pay the same costs for educational services as non- participants. Staff must identify competitive pricing and alternative local programming that meets participant needs, employment market demands, and high-demand occupation requirements. Cost parity is verified through vendor evaluation and management oversight. All expenses undergo review to confirm they are reasonable and necessary for component participation. 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 58/108