The final rule published by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) modifies SNAP's Employment and Training (E&T) program following the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act. The rule aims to strengthen support systems for SNAP participants by introducing several changes: it replaces traditional job search activities with supervised job search, requires case management for all participants, adds apprenticeships and subsidized employment activities, and enforces a minimum period for job retention services. The rule also mandates more robust state accountability measures, including detailed participant notifications about their work requirements and better data collection on participant outcomes.
Simple Explanation
The government has changed some rules to help people who get food assistance (SNAP) find jobs and learn new skills. Now, people will get more help when looking for jobs, and they'll have chances for apprenticeships and paid work experiences to better prepare for a job.