Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657)
What this bill does
This bill, the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act, would require colleges and universities that receive federal work-study grants to inform students participating in these programs about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The notification would need to explain how to get more information, confirm eligibility, and apply for SNAP benefits.
Specifically, institutions would be required to send this notification, likely by email, to students in state or federally financed work-study programs. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, would develop the content of this notice and provide guidance to states and schools on identifying and reaching out to students who might qualify for SNAP.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 21, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
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Official summary
Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student participating in a state or federally financed work-study program that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.
Timeline
21 Sep 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657)
Common questions
- What does S. 2881 do?
- This bill, the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act, would require colleges and universities that receive federal work-study grants to inform students participating in these programs about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The notification would need to explain how to get more information, confirm eligibility, and apply for SNAP benefits. Specifically, institutions would be required to send this notification, likely by email, to students in state or federally financed work-study programs. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, would develop the content of this notice and provide guidance to states and schools on identifying and reaching out to students who might qualify for SNAP. The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 21, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
- Has S. 2881 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2881. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2881?
- S. 2881 was sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2881?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657) (21 Sep 2023).
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