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The bill improves awareness and practical access to SNAP for low‑income students through targeted outreach and interagency coordination, at the cost of modest taxpayer/admin expenses and added burdens or privacy/clutter risks for students and state SNAP offices.
Students with zero or negative SAI are notified about potential SNAP eligibility and given clear, actionable instructions on how to apply, improving low-income students' access to nutrition assistance.
Students receive direct contact information for their State SNAP agency, making it easier and faster for them to get help or begin an application.
Coordination between the Department of Education and USDA (and State agencies) should improve the accuracy and consistency of eligibility guidance and outreach.
State SNAP agencies could face increased application volume and administrative burden from outreach-triggered enrollments, straining local offices and processing capacity.
Students may receive additional mail or email communications, creating clutter and raising potential privacy concerns if sensitive information is included.
Taxpayers may bear modest administrative costs for preparing and sending annual communications to students.
Based on analysis of 3 sections of legislative text.
Requires annual written and electronic notices from the Department of Education to students with a zero or negative student aid index about possible SNAP eligibility, how to apply, and state agency contacts.
Introduced January 28, 2025 by Jahana Hayes · Last progress January 28, 2025
Requires the Department of Education to send annual written and electronic notices to students who have a zero or negative student aid index, informing them about possible eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), how to apply, and contact information for their State SNAP agency. The Department must consult with the Department of Agriculture and any other relevant federal or state agencies when designing those communications. The rule takes effect 120 days after enactment.