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SCREENING FOR REFERRAL TO E&T The State agency must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on State-specific criteria, to refer them to the E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7 (c)(2). State agencies may operate program components in which individuals elect to participate, per 7 CFR 273.7(e)(4). List the State-specific criteria eligibility workers use to screen individuals to determine if it is appropriate to refer them to the State's SNAP E&T program. The BPS determines the suitability for the SNAP E&T program through addressing the same series of screening questions within the Work Registration screen of VaCMS. Additionally, BPS screen for employability (career goals, work history, needs), training (education goals: obtain GED or higher education) and personal barriers (child care, transportation, language and literacy). The final determination for SNAP E&T suitability is based upon responses to all screening questions and whether a SNAP participant answers “YES” to volunteering to E&T. Volunteers who choose to participate in SNAP E&T are screened as a (YES) and are referred to the Employment Service Module in VaCMS. The SNAP E&T program in Virginia is a voluntary program. All the work registrants are equal to the total number of exemptions from E&T. The number of discretionary exemptions are applied automatically through a rules-based system in VaCMS. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? During the initial face-to-face or phone SNAP screening and interview, the BPS refers SNAP recipients who wish to volunteer for E&T to the appropriate queue. This is completed in VaCMS and sent to the SNAP E&T queue. The information provided to the participant includes: • Services provided through E&T (components, case management) • Next steps in the assessment process • SNAP E&T contact information • Participant Reimbursements How does the State document that the information has been provided? The BPS must document in VaCMS that the information has been provided to the participant. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral 1/29/26, 10:25 AM State Plan VA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-vafy26stateplan//index.html 20/86