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NY A08757
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
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Creates the "SNAP for students act" requiring the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to develop informational materials about student eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, updated at least annually
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Mandates informational materials be available in English, Spanish, and other appropriate languages, covering application processes, eligibility requirements, re-application procedures, and associated programs like DoubleUp and SNAP-Ed
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Requires all institutions of higher education in New York to notify students at least annually through electronic means about their potential SNAP eligibility, with contact information for local social services offices
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Directs the Higher Education Services Corporation to notify all students who applied for Tuition Assistance Program awards about potential SNAP eligibility at least annually
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Establishes annual reporting requirements to the governor and legislature on student SNAP applications, approvals, benefit recipients, and institutional compliance with notification requirements
Legislative Description
Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026