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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SNAP EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

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• When the receiving SNAP E&T locality opens a SNAP E&T Enrollment for the transferred in SNAP E&T client, the rule for the SNAP E&T Enrollment Start Date changes. The Start Date is to be the day after the Close Date on the SNAP E&T enrollment closed for transfer (closure status = 05) • The Date Entered Employment may equal the Date Entered Employment on the Enrollment in the Transfer Out locality. However, any “MMYYYY of Change” entered in the new FIPS can only start with the month after the last “MMYYY of Change” in the Transfer Out locality. • If a SNAP case transfers from a SNAP E& T to a non-SNAP E&T agency, the enrollment is closed in the sending agency. No action is taken in the receiving agency. • If a SNAP case transfers from a non-SNAP E&T to a SNAP E&T agency, a referral is made to the SNAP E&T queue if the SNAP participant volunteers during the certification period. • No action must be taken if a SNAP case transfers from a non-SNAP E&T to a non- SNAP E&T agency.

H. SNAP RECIPIENTS & HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

The use of SNAP E&T Funds for Individuals attending High School is prohibited based on the following conditions:

1. State agencies may not use SNAP E&T funds to pay for costs associated with programs or courses offered through public high schools. This includes general types of government services normally provided to the general public, such as public education. The prohibition extends to paying for costs associated with programs offered through private high schools. Since a free public education is available through the State public education system, it is neither reasonable nor necessary to pay for services that are available to the individual for free.

2. Use of SNAP E&T funds may be used in certain cases for costs associated with out-of- school activities. While there are instances when it may be appropriate to provide SNAP E&T services to these individuals after school or on the weekends (i.e. outside of a high school setting), State agencies must ensure the following: a. The costs are reasonable and necessary. Most individuals 16 to18 years of age are required to be in school and are already receiving services through the State’s education system. Virginia provides free high school education beyond age 18. High school curriculums are designed so that students are college or career ready upon graduation. Local agencies must work with the respective local school district to ensure that SNAP E&T service offered are not duplicative.

b. The components or activities offered meet the purpose and design requirements of SNAP E&T. The purpose of SNAP E&T is to help SNAP household members gain skills, education, or experience that help them obtain regular employment. SNAP E&T components must be designed to move SNAP recipients promptly into

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