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Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
3/14/2024, 12:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 2881
Bill 118 s 2881, also known as the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of food insecurity among college students.
The bill proposes several measures to help combat college hunger. One key provision is the establishment of a grant program to provide funding to colleges and universities to support initiatives that address food insecurity on campus. This could include programs such as food pantries, meal swipe donation programs, and partnerships with local food banks.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase awareness of college hunger by requiring colleges and universities to report data on food insecurity among their students. This data would be used to better understand the scope of the problem and to inform future policy decisions. Overall, the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act seeks to provide support and resources to colleges and universities to help ensure that all students have access to nutritious food. By addressing this issue, the bill aims to improve the overall well-being and academic success of college students across the country.
The bill proposes several measures to help combat college hunger. One key provision is the establishment of a grant program to provide funding to colleges and universities to support initiatives that address food insecurity on campus. This could include programs such as food pantries, meal swipe donation programs, and partnerships with local food banks.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase awareness of college hunger by requiring colleges and universities to report data on food insecurity among their students. This data would be used to better understand the scope of the problem and to inform future policy decisions. Overall, the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act seeks to provide support and resources to colleges and universities to help ensure that all students have access to nutritious food. By addressing this issue, the bill aims to improve the overall well-being and academic success of college students across the country.
Congressional Summary of S 2881
Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student participating in a state or federally financed work-study program that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.
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Current Status of Bill S 2881
Bill S 2881 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill S 2881 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 21, 2023. Bill S 2881's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657) as of September 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2881
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2881
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2881
Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to provide notice to students participating in a State or federally financed work-study program about potential eligibility for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
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