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NJ A5579
NJ A5579Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.
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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education, to develop general program information, including a link to the application, about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (commonly known as SNAP) and a link to the website for NJ 211, the Statewide information and referral service for health, emergency, and human services resources and assistance. The bill also requires each public institution of higher education to include with its initial offer of admission and, via email, upon each semester's registration: · the information developed pursuant to the bill's provisions; and · information on any food assistance, pantry, meal swipe, or similar programs offered by the institution or located in the community.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services, working together with the Secretary of Higher Education, to create comprehensive informational materials about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal food assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. Specifically, the information must include a direct link to the SNAP application and a link to NJ 211, a statewide resource providing information about health, emergency, and human services. Additionally, each public college and university in New Jersey must include these SNAP program details in two key communications: the initial admission offer letter and an email sent during each semester's registration. The institutions must also provide information about food assistance programs available both on campus (such as meal swipe programs or food pantries) and in the local community, thereby helping students access resources to address potential food insecurity. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (10)
Linda Carter (D)*,
Carmen Morales (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
David Bailey (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Dan Hutchison (D),
Tennille McCoy (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
William Sampson (D),
Gary Schaer (D),
Last Action
Substituted by S3890 (1R) (on 12/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5579 |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 12/18/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5579_S1.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/16/25; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5579_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5579_I1.HTM |
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