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restrictive than nationally established definitions. ☐Yes (list criteria): Click or tap here to enter text. ☒No e. Hematological risk determination: CFR 246.7(e)1(i)(A) The State agency requires (check one of the following): ☐Bloodwork data to be collected at the time of certification (Statewide). ☒Bloodwork data to be collected within 90 days of certification, so long as the participant is determined to have at least one qualifying nutritional risk at the time of certification (Statewide), and the State has implemented procedures to ensure receipt of data. ☐A shorter (less than 90 days) timeframe for collection of data past certification. Please specify the shorter timeframe Click or tap here to enter text. The State agency ensures that hematological assessment data are current and reflective of participant status, to include a bloodwork periodicity schedule that conforms to the requirements as described in 7 CFR 246.7(e)(1)(ii)(B). ☒Yes ☐No The State agency allows local agencies the option of obtaining bloodwork on children ages 2-5 annually if prior certification results were normal. ☒Yes ☐No f. Anthropometric risk determination: The State agency allows (check one): ☒Anthropometric data for certification to be no older than 60 days (Statewide) ☐A shorter (less than 60 days) limit on age of anthropometric data or certification g. Nutrition assessment: (i) Local agencies are required to perform a complete nutrition assessment (as described in the Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment [VENA] Guidance) for all participants. ☒Yes ☐No (explain): Click or tap here to enter text. (ii) Local agencies are required to perform a mid-certification nutrition assessment (as described in the Guidance for Providing Quality Nutrition Services during Extended Certification Periods) for all participants with and extended certification period. ☒Yes ☐Not Applicable: (The State agency does not utilize the extended certification option for any participant category) 11