Bill > S3890

This bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services, in collaboration with the Secretary of Higher Education, to develop comprehensive information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal food assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. The bill mandates that public higher education institutions must provide this SNAP program information to students in two ways: first, when a student receives their initial admission offer, and second, via email at the start of each semester. The information must include a link to the SNAP program application and a link to NJ 211, a statewide service that provides information about health, emergency, and human services resources. Additionally, institutions must share details about any food assistance, food pantry, meal swipe, or similar programs available either on campus or in the local community. The goal of the bill is to ensure that college students are aware of and can access food assistance resources, which can help address food insecurity among college students. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3890