New York S 8347: Relates to the annual report of the division of criminal justice services

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S08347 Summary:

BILL NOS08347 

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SAME ASSAME AS A08757

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SPONSORJACKSON

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COSPNSRBRISPORT, FAHY, MAY, SALAZAR

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MLTSPNSR

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Add §95-b, Soc Serv L

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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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BILL NOS08347 

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06/04/2025REFERRED TO RULES

01/07/2026REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
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 8347

 2025-2026 Regular Sessions

 IN SENATE

 June 4, 2025
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 Introduced by Sen. JACKSON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
 printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules

 AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to providing infor-
 mation on the supplemental nutrition assistance program to students at
 institutions of higher education

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "SNAP for
 2 students act".
 3 § 2. The social services law is amended by adding a new section 95-b
 4 to read as follows:
 5 § 95-b. SNAP for students. 1. Definitions. As used in this section:
 6 (a) "SNAP" means the supplemental nutrition assistance program as
 7 defined in section 3(t) of the federal Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7
 8 U.S.C. 2012 (t)).
 9 (b) "Institution of higher education" means any institution of higher
 10 education, recognized and approved by the regents of the university of
 11 the state of New York or accredited by a nationally recognized accredit-
 12 ing agency or association accepted as such by the regents of the univer-
 13 sity of the state of New York, which provides a course of study leading
 14 to the granting of a post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma.
 15 (c) "Student" means a person who is enrolled at least half-time in an
 16 institution of higher education. The number of hours required to be
 17 deemed as enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher educa-
 18 tion enrollment shall be determined by the institution of higher educa-
 19 tion in which such person is enrolled.
 20 2. Creation of informational materials. (a) The office shall create
 21 informational materials regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits,
 22 which shall be updated at least annually; provided, however, that the
 23 office shall update the informational materials as needed if there are

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD11992-01-5

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 1 changes to the eligibility requirements or application process for SNAP
 2 benefits before the annual update of such materials.
 3 (b) The informational materials created pursuant to paragraph (a) of
 4 this subdivision shall be made available on the office's website and on
 5 each local social services office's website.
 6 (c) The informational materials created pursuant to paragraph (a) of
 7 this subdivision shall be made available in English, Spanish, and any
 8 other language that is required by law or that the office deems appro-
 9 priate.
 10 (d) The informational materials shall include, but need not be limited
 11 to, information on:
 12 (i) the application process and methods of applying for SNAP benefits;
 13 (ii) eligibility requirements for students to qualify for SNAP bene-
 14 fits;
 15 (iii) how to re-apply for SNAP benefits;
 16 (iv) sources of assistance for students applying for SNAP benefits or
 17 who have questions about SNAP, including but not limited to the contact
 18 information for local social services offices and contact information
 19 for any and all organizations that aid individuals with SNAP applica-
 20 tions;
 21 (v) information about programs associated with SNAP, including but no