Establishes the "Hunger-Free Campus Act"
This bill (A 1724, "Hunger-Free Campus Act") creates a grant program to address student food insecurity at public colleges and universities. It requires qualifying campuses to meet specific standards - including establishing student-inclusive task forces, providing SNAP enrollment assistance, operating food pantries, and hosting awareness events - to earn "hunger-free campus" designation. Public institutions meeting these criteria receive competitive grants to fund food security initiatives like meal vouchers, pantry access, and SNAP outreach. The program mandates annual student hunger surveys and requires a two-year report to state leaders detailing grant usage, student impacts, and recommendations for future funding.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 14, 2025
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Demond Meeks
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
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