Final Rule: SNAP Student Eligibility, Convicted Felons, Lottery and Gambling, and State Verification Provisions of the Agricultural Act

This final rule implements four sections of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) (PL 113-79), affecting eligibility, benefits, and program administration requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

• Section 4007 clarifies that participants in a SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) program are eligible for benefits if they enroll or participate in specific programs that will assist SNAP recipients in obtaining the skills needed for the current job market.
• Section 4008 prohibits anyone convicted of federal aggravated sexual abuse, murder, sexual exploitation and abuse of children, sexual assault, or similar state laws, and who are also not in compliance with the terms of their sentence or parole, or are a fleeing felon, from receiving SNAP benefits.
• Section 4009 prohibits individuals with substantial lottery and gambling winnings from receiving SNAP benefits. Section 4015 requires all state agencies to have a system in place to verify income, eligibility, and immigration status.

Guidance

• Questions and Answers: Final Rule Implementation Memo for Lottery and Gambling Provisions
• Implementation Memo for Lottery and Gambling Winners (06/13/2019)