S.3669

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

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

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

This bill allows students receiving awards from the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund to participate in the State's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) without meeting the usual 20-hour weekly work requirement for student SNAP participants. The Department of Human Services must apply for necessary federal approvals and waivers to implement these changes. Once approved, the Department will launch a public awareness campaign to inform students about the new SNAP eligibility criteria.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 24

Senate

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