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1. Are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe; 2. Are a descendant of an Indian who was residing in California on June 1, 1852, if such descendant— a. Is a member of the Indian community served by a local program of the Indian Health Service; and b. Is regarded as an Indian by the community in which such descendant lives; 3. Are an Indian who holds trust interests in public domain, national forest, or reservation allotments in California; or 4. Are an Indian of California who is listed on the plans for distribution of the assets of rancherias and reservations located within the State of California under the Act of August 18, 1958, and any descendant of such an Indian. Application of Modified Exception Criteria These changes were effective upon enactment, July 4, 2025. State agencies must immediately screen for and apply the modified exception criteria to all initial applications and recertification applications. Screening for Exceptions As a reminder, State agencies must screen each work registrant to determine if it is appropriate, based on the State agency’s criteria, to refer the individual to an E&T program per 7 CFR 273.7(c)(2). Since individuals aged 60 to 64 remain exempt from the general work requirements, State agencies are prohibited from requiring individuals aged 60 through 64 to participate in E&T (mandatory E&T). State agencies must also screen for exemptions in accordance with relevant law and regulation. Noticing Requirements State agencies must provide households with a consolidated written notice and an oral explanation of all applicable work requirements, including the general work requirements, ABAWD requirements and mandatory SNAP Employment and Training (E&T), if assigned, per