A 5579 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.

This bill requires New Jersey's public colleges and universities to provide students with information about food assistance programs. Specifically, institutions must include links to SNAP (food stamp) applications, NJ 211 (a state service for human services referrals), and details about campus or community food programs like pantries or meal swipes. This information must be included in initial admission offers and sent via email during each semester's registration. The policy directly affects public higher education institutions and students who may need access to food support services.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action Dec 22, 2025
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Committee
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Dec 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
May 5, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
lower
3 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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