S. 2707: Food Eligibility for Education and Development Act of 2025

The bill titled the "Food Eligibility for Education and Development Act of 2025" aims to modify the existing Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The main focus of the bill is to change how certain incomes are considered when determining eligibility for food assistance programs.

Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill introduces a new clause that specifically addresses the income of students. Here are the main points:

• Exclusion of Student Income: The income earned by a household member under the age of 21 will not be counted in the eligibility determination for food assistance if the individual meets specific criteria.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this exclusion, the student must:
• Participate in career and technical education programs, as defined by existing education legislation.
• Live with a natural, adoptive, or step parent, or be under the parental control of another household member.
• Source of Income: The income must come from an apprenticeship, internship, or work-based learning program tied to their career and technical education.
• Verification Process: The Secretary of Agriculture will establish procedures to verify the necessary requirements, which include documentation of the student’s enrollment in a qualifying education program and confirmation of their age and relationship to the household.

This change is intended to provide additional support for students engaged in career-oriented training, ensuring that their earnings from educational programs do not negatively impact their family's eligibility for food assistance programs.

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