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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. For each E&T referral made, SNAP certification staff determine if: 1. The individual has an active SNAP benefit. 2. The individual is interested in obtaining additional skills, knowledge, or training. 3. The individual is prepared to enter the workforce following the completion of additional skills, knowledge, or training. 4. The individual accepts a voluntary referral in order to make the SNAP E&T referral. What information does the State provide to a SNAP recipient to explain SNAP E&T participation criteria? At every SNAP application and redetermination, the eligibility worker must screen adult SNAP recipients for fitness for referral to SNAP E&T. During this conversation, if a voluntary E&T referral is accepted, the eligibility worker provides a brief explanation of requirements. This includes: completing an orientation and assessment, being enrolled in at least one E&T activity, and the availability of participant reimbursements. WV also makes available a SNAP E&T program brochure for individuals who want to learn more about the program. How does the State document that the information has been provided? The eligibility worker is required to document screening for E&T and discussing E&T requirements within the case comments section of PATH. What is the State's model for screening and referral to SNAP E&T? Select all that apply. Reverse Referral Direct Referral When does screening for referral to E&T occur? Select all that apply. Initial Certification Recertification Reported change in the work registrant status of households Other 1/29/26, 10:31 AM State Plan WV FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-wvfy26stateplan//index.html 21/119