HR. 777In Committee

Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Require the Department of Education to notify certain FAFSA applicants with very low student aid indexes about potential SNAP eligibility and how to apply

Key points
  • Require SNAP eligibility notices
  • Require consultation on communications
  • Direct SNAP agency contact information
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-28 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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