HR 3943
Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act, aims to help college students who receive work-study assistance access the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It requires colleges and universities to notify eligible students about their potential SNAP eligibility and provide information on how to apply. The goal is to ensure students facing food insecurity have access to resources.
Key provisions
- Institutions must notify eligible students about SNAP eligibility.
- Notifications will be provided electronically (email or similar).
- Notifications will include details on SNAP eligibility requirements.
- Notifications will be tailored to the student’s state of residence.
- The notification will include documentation confirming work-study participation.
- The Secretary of Education will provide guidance to states and institutions on identifying and communicating with eligible students.
Who is affected
- College students
- Institutions of higher education
- Students receiving Federal work-study assistance
- Students eligible for Pell Grants
- SNAP recipients
Notable changes
- Requires colleges to proactively inform students about SNAP eligibility.
- Establishes a process for notifying students electronically.
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Cosponsors
Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 3943
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to provide notice to students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
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Section 443 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087–53) is amended by adding at the end the following:
For purposes of this subsection:
a student receiving work-study assistance under this part; and
a student who is eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant under section 401.