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Resource | Policy SNAP - Q&A #1 for the Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Final Rule

FNS is issuing this set of questions and answers to clarify questions concerning the provisions of the Dec. 17, 2024, final rule, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. FNS expects these questions and answers will assist SNAP state agencies in implementing and complying with SNAP policy, especially able-bodied adults without dependents time limit policy.

12/20/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP – Questions and Answers on Student Exemptions

We are clarifying student eligibility policy to help state agencies screen and certify eligible students and support work readiness for SNAP.

12/20/2024
Basic page School Breakfast Program Menu Planning

Healthy school meals are a critical part of the school environment – like teachers, classrooms, books, and computers – and set kids up for success. These resources can help school breakfast program operators plan nutritious meals that can help improve a child’s health, growth, development, and educational outcomes.

12/19/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP - Implementation of the Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Final Rule

The final rule, SNAP: Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 17, 2024. The final rule amends theSNAP regulations to incorporate three provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This rule also clarifies procedures for when state agencies must screen for exceptions to the time limit and verification requirements for exceptions.

12/18/2024
Resource | Policy Final Rule - SNAP: Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

The final rule would amend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program regulations to incorporate three provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This rule also clarifies procedures for when State agencies must screen for exceptions to the time limit and verification requirements for exceptions. 

12/17/2024
Resource | Policy FNS - SSA Joint Letter

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have news to share! SSA recently made changes to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, making it stronger and simpler for more than a quarter of a million older adults and people with disabilities. These changes could potentially increase SSI payments and allow more people to become eligible for the program.

12/10/2024
Resource | Policy Participant Eligibility in TEFAP (Revised)

This TEFAP program guidance policy manual provides updated information for TEFAP state agencies on establishing criteria and methods for determining the eligibility of households to receive USDA Foods for home consumption in TEFAP.

12/06/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP - Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Excluded from Income

This memo addresses whether state agencies should count certain Medicare Advantage (MA) supplemental benefits as income for SNAP purposes. 

12/05/2024
Resource | Policy Proposed Collection Request for Comments - Guidance for SNAP Certification and Quality Control Interviews Study

This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This is a new information collection for the contract of the study titled Guidance for SNAP Certification and Quality Control Interviews.

11/19/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach Kosher and Halal Foods in Child Nutrition Programs

On Nov. 14, 2024 we held a webinar for state and local agencies administering child nutrition programs on serving halal and kosher observant students eligible for their programs.

11/14/2024
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