Exempts students receiving New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund awards from SNAP's 20-hour work requirement.

This bill allows students receiving awards from the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) without meeting the federal 20-hour weekly work requirement. The Department of Human Services will need to apply for federal approvals and waivers to implement this change. Once approved, the department must also launch a public awareness campaign to inform students about the new eligibility criteria. The bill's provisions will remain inactive until the federal Food and Nutrition Service approves the necessary changes and waivers.

Exempts students receiving New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund awards from SNAP's 20-hour work requirement.

This bill allows students receiving awards from the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) without meeting the federal 20-hour weekly work requirement. The Department of Human Services will need to apply for federal approvals and waivers to implement this change. Once approved, the department must also launch a public awareness campaign to inform students about the new eligibility criteria. The bill's provisions will remain inactive until the federal Food and Nutrition Service approves the necessary changes and waivers.