Attachment I. Public Comment and Response

I. Comment on 60-Day Federal Register Notice and Response

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PUBLIC SUBMISSION

As of: 7/9/24, 10:15 AM
Received: November 06, 2023
Status: Pending_Post
Category: Social Advocacy Org.-Other
Tracking No. lom-tzsg-ven2
Comments Due: November 06, 2023
Submission Type: Web

Docket: FNS-2023-0049
Assessing Equity in Work Requirements and SNAP E&T
Comment On: FNS-2023-0049-0001
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Assessing Equity in
Work Requirements and SNAP Employment and Training
Document: FNS-2023-0049-DRAFT-0001
Comment on FR Doc # 2023-19113

Submitter Information
Name: T Reese
Address: United States, 

General Comment
While the general intention of this study has the capacity to fulfill its goal, I am concerned that the
method of completion may lead to an incomplete understanding of SNAP equity. Relying only on the
referenced 53 documents and a limited survey may ultimately present a hollow picture, void of the
nuances involved in equity. Anything more may fall outside of state capacity, however I think some
expansion is in order.

July 9, 2024
Dear T. Reese,
Thank you for your comment on the Assessing Equity in Work Requirements and SNAP
Employment and Training study. We have considered your comment and have the following
responses:
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This purpose of this study to identify the data available from SNAP State agencies,
their SNAP E&T provider partners, and other sources that can be used to develop
measures to assess equity in the administration of SNAP work requirements and SNAP
E&T services. It is focused on SNAP work requirements and SNAP E&T and is not
expected to result in a complete understanding of equity across SNAP.

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The survey will collect information on a wide variety of topics related to data
availability and use and the administration of work requirements and SNAP E&T. The
document review is expected to include a range of types of documentation from each
State. The study also includes in depth interviews in six States with State agency staff
and partners to provide more detailed information about the day-to-day
administration of work requirements and SNAP E&T services and SNAP State agency
policies.

It might be helpful to know that the study team consulted on the development of the survey
and other instruments with an external Technical Working Group that included subject
matter experts in areas related to on SNAP, equity and equity measurement in human
services programs, and relevant data sources and research methodologies.
Sincerely,

Kristen Corey, Ph.D.
FNS Project Officer
Food and Nutrition Service, Braddock Metro Center, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314
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