New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8757 — Establishes the "SNAP for students act"

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill creates materials to inform students about SNAP benefits eligibility.

The act requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to develop and distribute information about SNAP benefits eligibility to college students. Higher education institutions must inform their students about these benefits.

What this means for you
  • Students: This means students will receive better information about their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits, helping them access food assistance.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.406

  2. RULES REPORT CAL.406

  3. REPORTED

  4. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  6. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  7. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8757 do?
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.
Who sponsors A8757?
A8757 is sponsored by Phara Souffrant Forrest.
What is the current status of A8757?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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