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S08347Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Social Services

Introduced by Robert Jackson, District 31

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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.

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REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO RULES

  2. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

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