Excluding student income from food assistance eligibility
This act aims to make food assistance more accessible for young people. It ensures that income earned by students under 21 participating in career and technical education, and living with or under parental control, will not count towards their eligibility for food benefits. This change could help more students receive support, improving their financial stability and allowing them to focus better on their studies.
Key points
Income from apprenticeships, internships, or work-based learning for students under 21 will be excluded from food assistance eligibility calculations.
This applies to students in career and technical education who live with or are under the parental control of a household member.
The goal is to increase the number of eligible students for food benefits, potentially easing financial burdens and supporting their educational development.
Status:
Introduced
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