The SNAP E&T Enhancements Act of 2023 would strengthen the employment and training program for people receiving food assistance benefits by expanding which earnings and program payments are excluded from income calculations, allowing more people to remain eligible for assistance while working or training. The bill increases federal funding for state employment and training programs from roughly $104 million to $120 million and extends the funding period from 24 to 36 months, giving states more resources and time to help participants. It also expands the types of programs eligible for SNAP support to include apprenticeships and on-the-job training, broadens states' ability to reimburse participants for costs that remove barriers to program completion, and allows individuals exempt from work requirements to voluntarily request employment services. The changes take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, with states receiving an additional 180-day transition period to implement the new rules without penalties.
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