Expanded Student Access to SNAP Food Assistance Program
This act aims to make it easier for students to access the SNAP food assistance program, potentially combating student hunger. It introduces new eligibility criteria and pilot programs allowing students to use benefits for on-campus meals. This will increase awareness of available resources and remove barriers to accessing food assistance.
Key points
Expanded Student SNAP Eligibility: More students will qualify for food assistance if they meet new criteria, such as receiving a Pell Grant or having a zero expected family contribution.
On-Campus Benefit Usage Pilot Program: Students will be able to use their SNAP benefits to purchase prepared meals at campus dining halls or pay for on-campus meal plans, making food more accessible.
Increased Awareness and Barrier Removal: The act mandates strategies to inform universities and state agencies about student eligibility and to facilitate easier access to SNAP benefits.
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