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NJ S3669
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Students receiving New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund awards would be exempt from the federal 20-hour weekly work requirement to qualify for SNAP (food assistance) benefits.
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The exemption will not take effect until the federal government approves a law, regulation, or waiver authorizing the change without penalty to New Jersey or loss of benefits to existing SNAP enrollees.
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The Commissioner of Human Services must apply for necessary federal approvals within 90 days after federal authorization is granted.
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The Department of Human Services must launch a public awareness campaign to inform high school seniors and college students about the new eligibility criteria once implemented.
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The Educational Opportunity Fund provides financial assistance to low-income students attending higher education institutions in New Jersey.
Legislative Description
Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2/24/2026