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Expanded Food Aid for Students: New Rules and Pilot Programs.

This act aims to make it easier for students to access the SNAP food assistance program, addressing food insecurity among them. It introduces new eligibility criteria and pilot programs allowing students to more easily use food benefits on campuses. This will directly improve students' food security and their ability to study.
Key points
Expanded student eligibility for SNAP: more students will be able to apply for food assistance.
New qualification criteria: students meeting specific financial conditions or participating in work-study programs will more easily qualify for support.
On-campus pilot programs: students will be able to use food benefits to purchase prepared meals in campus dining halls and stores.
Increased awareness: the act mandates informing students and universities about available food assistance programs.
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Additional Information
Student Food Security Act of 2021
Print number: HR 5591
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Process start date: 2021-10-15