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Committee moves SB 761 to notify students of potential CalFresh eligibility at Cal Grant application
Summary
SB 761 would connect students applying for Cal Grants with notifications that they may be eligible for CalFresh, aiming to reduce food insecurity among college students by boosting awareness and application rates.
Senator Ashby (presenting) introduced SB 761, the CalFresh for Students Act, which would streamline outreach by providing a notification to students completing Cal Grant applications that they may be eligible for CalFresh benefits and offering directions on how to apply.
Supporters said many eligible students are not enrolled in CalFresh due to lack of awareness or confusion about eligibility; witnesses cited a University of California survey and California Policy Lab research indicating…
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