To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify household income to exclude income earned by a member who is 21 years of age or younger and who is an elementary or secondary school student.
The ThinkDIFFERENTLY Nutrition and Opportunities Act of 2024 modifies how household income is calculated for the federal food assistance program, commonly known as SNAP or food stamps. The bill excludes income earned by household members who are 21 years old or younger and still attending elementary or secondary school from the household's total income calculation. This change makes it easier for more families with young student workers to qualify for food assistance by reducing their counted household income. The legislation would take effect on January 1, 2025, and affects families receiving or applying for SNAP benefits across the country.
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