S.2591

Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.

Introduced·2/8/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2591 exempts Educational Opportunity Fund students from SNAP's 20-hour work requirement.

New Jersey S2591 allows students receiving Educational Opportunity Fund awards to qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits without meeting the 20-hour weekly work requirement. The Department of Human Services must apply for necessary federal waivers and approvals, and launch a public awareness campaign to inform students about the new eligibility criteria. The bill's provisions will remain inoperative until federal approval is received.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 8, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee