EATS Act of 2025

This bill makes it easier for students to get SNAP (food help). It removes extra rules that block many college and training program students from qualifying, so students can be treated like other adults under the normal income and resource rules. It also adds a clear note that people enrolled at least half time in a recognized school, training program, or college count in the “household” for SNAP, which helps them qualify for benefits if they meet the usual tests .

These changes start on January 2, 2026 .

• Who is affected: Students enrolled at least half time in a recognized school, training program, or college .
• What changes: Special student limits are removed so otherwise eligible students can qualify for SNAP like others; the law also updates technical cross-references to match the new rules .
• When it starts: January 2, 2026 .