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A8757Assembly BillOn Assembly FloorPending 426d

Expand Food Stamp Access for College Students

Reached the Assembly floor calendar on Jun 3, 2026On the Assembly floor calendar, awaiting a vote by the full Assembly.

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✦ Plain-Language Summary

This law would make it easier for college students in New York to qualify for SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. Currently, most college students are blocked from receiving this food assistance even if they have low incomes. This change would help reduce hunger among students struggling to afford both education and basic necessities like food.

Details

Introduced
Jun 2, 2025
Body
New York State Assembly
Type
Assembly Bill
Status
Assembly Floor Calendar

Sponsors (1)

Introduced byPhara Souffrant ForrestYour District
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