This resolution urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to revise the current 20-hour weekly work requirement for students seeking to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The resolution highlights that many college students face food insecurity and that nearly half of those eligible for SNAP do not receive benefits due to complicated eligibility criteria. It notes that students attending higher education institutions more than half-time are generally ineligible for SNAP unless they meet specific exemptions, including working at least 20 hours a week. The resolution emphasizes the need for a more permanent solution to allow greater access to SNAP for students, especially in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resolution calls for the USDA to approve changes and for Congress to enact legislation that would allow states to waive the 20-hour work requirement for students. It acknowledges that while temporary exemptions were introduced during the pandemic, a long-term solution is necessary to ensure that students can qualify for SNAP benefits. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to key federal officials and members of Congress to advocate for these changes.