Bill > HB2750

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) benefits for college students. Specifically, the bill mandates that any program of study at a public institution of higher education is considered to improve employability and shall be deemed equivalent to an acceptable SNAP E&T program component, unless prohibited by federal law. The bill defines a "public institution of higher education" using the definition from the Board of Higher Education Act and requires the Department of Human Services to establish protocols for identifying and verifying student exemptions from SNAP eligibility rules. The legislation emphasizes that while the department must adopt necessary rules to implement these changes, the rulemaking process should not delay the full implementation of the bill. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for college students in accessing SNAP benefits by broadening the definition of employment and training programs that can qualify them for assistance.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2750&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104