Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

HB 740 would allow students enrolled in specific college or career programs to qualify for SNAP benefits (food assistance) by requiring the state to create clear eligibility rules. The bill mandates that these rules define which degrees or programs (including related internships) count and ensure benefits continue during academic breaks. It also requires the state to form a work group of school representatives and low-income service organizations to help develop these rules, with final rules due by December 2026. The law expires on September 1, 2027.