Located in:
- Employment and Training Programs Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Programs Authorized Under Section 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)))
- a. General Requirements [27]
The State agency must prepare and submit an Employment and Training (E&T) Plan to its appropriate Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Regional Office. The E&T Plan must be available for public inspection at the State agency headquarters. A State agency may include its plan for the SNAP E&T program in a Combined Plan under WIOA but will require FNS approval prior to implementation and must continue to make a copy of the plan available for public inspection. If a State includes SNAP E&T in a Combined Plan under WIOA, the State agency will detail the following for each year covered by the Combined Plan:
[27] 7 CFR § 273.7(c)(6)
- a. General Requirements [27]
a. 13. The availability, if appropriate, of E&T programs for Indians living on reservations after the State agency has consulted in good faith with appropriate tribal organizations;
Current Narrative:
DCF consulted with the Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) by phone and email with an invitation to discuss the purpose of the SNAP E&T program, availability of services/activities through the SNAP E&T program and review the state plan for their feedback on addressing the unique needs of tribal members living on the reservation through the E&T program.
Both ITOs were provided with a copy of the SNAP E&T State Plan. The ITOs were also offered direct contact information at DCF who can assist with providing eligibility assistance to any member.
The Miccosukee Tribe Council and Seminole Tribe advised that members of each tribe are likely precluded from qualification for SNAP assistance. The Tribes advised they will confirm whether additional consultation is needed.