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HOUSE · HR #777

Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

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Source: Congress.gov

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to send information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to certain college students.

Specifically, ED must send this information, in both written and electronic form, to a student who submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and has a negative or zero student aid index for the year. ED must also provide the student with contact information for the state agency that administers SNAP in the state in which the student resides.

ED must consult with the Department of Agriculture and other applicable federal or state agencies to design the written and electronic communications regarding potential SNAP eligibility and the SNAP application process.

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Jan 28, 2025
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#Food assistance and relief #Government information and archives #Government studies and investigations #Higher education #Nutrition and diet #Poverty and welfare assistance #State and local government operations
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