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CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS (ITOs) State agencies are required to consult with Tribes about the SNAP State Plan of Operations, which includes the E&T State Plan, per 7 CFR 272.2(b) and 272.2(e)(7). The consultations must pertain to the unique needs of Tribal members. State agencies are required to document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations in accordance with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(6)(xiii). The goal of this section is to describe how the State agency consulted with Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), describe the results of the consultation, and document the availability of E&T programs for Tribal members living on reservations. Did the State agency consult with ITOs in the State? Yes Yes, but not all ITOs No There are no ITOs in my State List the ITOs consulted and describe the outcomes of the consultation(s). Provide specific examples of how the State agency incorporated feedback from ITOs into the design of the E&T program (e.g. unique supportive service, new component, in-demand occupation). Include the title of the person you consulted and the date. Date Name of ITO Title(s) of Person Consulted Outcome of Consultation 12/19/2024 Northwest Indian College (NWIC) Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) Coordinator and Grants Managers Multiple meetings include: 2/27/25; 3/11/25 and 6/10/25. Outcomes of each meeting are NWIC continues to provide quality innovative BFET services to strengthen their program and services to eligible students across six counties to include the Lummi, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Port Gamble and Tulalip Tribes. The BFET program supports NWIC by conducting quarterly meetings. These meetings are conducted by our Fiscal Managers, assigned Program Manager and our entire policy and operations teams to ensure NWIC is fully supported in successful operations of their program. 10/01/2025 Annual meetings with 29 Federally Recognized Tribes Tribal staff identified by individual tribes DSHS shared BFET program information at each annual 7.01 tribal meeting, that includea an opportunity to become a BFET contractor; and BFET services available to tribal 1/29/26, 10:29 AM State Plan WA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wafy26stateplan//index.html 10/309