Bill > S08347

This bill establishes the "SNAP for Students Act" to help college students access nutrition assistance by requiring the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to create comprehensive informational materials about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These materials will explain SNAP eligibility requirements for students, application processes, and related resources, and must be available in English, Spanish, and other appropriate languages. Institutions of higher education will be required to notify students at least annually about their potential SNAP eligibility, including specific details like local social services contact information. The bill mandates that the OTDA distribute digital versions of these materials to all state colleges and universities and conduct outreach programs to combat student food insecurity. Additionally, the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation must notify students who apply for tuition assistance about potential SNAP benefits. The OTDA will be required to submit an annual public report detailing the number of students who applied for, were eligible for, and received SNAP benefits, as well as assessing the effectiveness of these notification efforts.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8347