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Excluding Student Earnings from Food Assistance Income Limits up to Age 21.

This law changes how household income is calculated for food assistance eligibility. Earnings of individuals aged 21 or younger who are still attending elementary or secondary school will no longer count against the family's income limit. This aims to help families with older, working students qualify for or receive higher food benefits.
Key points
Income earned by students up to age 21 (previously 17) attending elementary or secondary school will be excluded when calculating household income for food assistance programs.
This change may increase the amount of food benefits a family receives or allow families previously over the income limit to qualify.
The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2025.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8439
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Process start date: 2024-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Nutrition and Opportunities Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8439.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Income earned by students up to age 21 (previously 17) attending elementary or secondary school will be excluded when calculating household income for food assistance programs.
  • This change may increase the amount of food benefits a family receives or allow families previously over the income limit to qualify.
  • The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2025.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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