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NJ A5579

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education, to develop information about the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including application links and a link to NJ 211 referral services.

  • Mandates all public colleges and universities include SNAP program information with initial admission offers and in emails at each semester's registration.

  • Requires public higher education institutions to also provide information about campus food pantries, meal swipe programs, and community food assistance resources to students.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by S3890 (1R)

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/5/2025
Higher Education5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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