SENATE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 3890

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 10, 2025

     The Senate Higher Education Committee favorably reports Senate Bill No. 3890.

      This bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Higher Education, to develop general program information. The information is to include a link about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (commonly known as SNAP). 

      The bill also requires each public institution of higher education to include with its initial offer of admission and, via email, upon each semester’s registration: 

· the information developed pursuant to the bill’s provisions; and  

· information on any food assistance, pantry, meal swipe, or similar programs offered by the institution or located in the community.