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Committee clears bill to link Cal Grant process with CalFresh outreach for college students
Summary
SB 761 would streamline CalFresh outreach by allowing students to receive eligibility notices through the Cal Grant (WebGrants) portal and expand programs-of-study recognized for CalFresh employability exemptions; committee approved the measure as amended.
Sen. Ashby presented SB 761, the CalFresh for Students Act, proposing two primary changes: enable students completing the Cal Grant (WebGrants) process to receive a notification that they may be eligible for CalFresh benefits, and expand the list of qualifying programs of study that can satisfy CalFresh work/training exemptions for students. "SB 761 expands the programs of study that increase students' eligibility for CalFresh, as well as creating the notification system," the author said, describing the measure as designed to reduce administrative barriers.
Witnesses described student food insecurity and the bill's role in improving access. Ally Dumas…
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