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Will this component be offered statewide? Yes No Projected Annual Participation. Projection should reflect a number of unduplicated individuals. 360 Estimated Annual Component Administrative Cost $3,263.20 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 EPWRT. TDLWD 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 and TPP Case Managers ensure SNAP E&T participants pay the same costs for educational services and/or activities 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. Outcome Measure Describe the methodology for the outcome reporting measure. Include timeframes being reported (e.g. denominator and numerator) Work Readiness Training (EPWRT) – Number and percentage of EPWRT participants who, after component completion, either entered career/technical training or obtained employment within the reporting period. Numerator: EPWRT participants entering career/technical training or obtaining employment (10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026) Denominator: EPWRT participants enrolled in EPWRT activities (10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026) 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 60/108