Policy memo (326.51 KB)
| DATE: | August 25, 2023 |
| SUBJECT: | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – Questions and Answers #2 |
| TO: | All SNAP State Agencies |
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is issuing this set of questions and answers in response to inquiries received from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state agencies concerning implementation of Section 311 (a), Section 311 (b), and Section 312 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023. For additional information please see the June 30, 2023, memorandum, “Implementing SNAP Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.”
This is the second set of questions and answers in response to the provisions of the FRA. FNS published the first set of question and answers, “SNAP Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – Questions and Answers #1,” on July 27, 2023. This set of questions and answers provides further guidance on the modified exception criteria, applying the exception criteria, and the treatment of discretionary exemptions. State agencies with additional questions should contact your respective regional office representative. Thank you for your continued partnership in serving SNAP households.
Moira Johnston
Acting Director
Program Development Division