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NJ A2123
NJ A2123Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 with the Secretary of Higher Education, to create general information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program that helps low-income individuals and families buy food, including a link to its application, and also a link to NJ 211, a statewide service that connects people to health, emergency, and human services resources. Furthermore, every public college and university in New Jersey must provide this SNAP information, along with details about any food assistance programs they or their local communities offer, to students when they first receive an offer of admission and again via email at the start of each semester's registration.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Linda Carter (D)*,
Carmen Morales (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Shama Haider (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
William Sampson (D),
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.213. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2123 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2123_I1.HTM |
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