The FEED Act of 2025 modifies federal rules for who qualifies for food assistance benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it excludes income earned by students under age 21 from being counted when determining whether households qualify for aid. This exclusion applies only to income students earn through apprenticeships, internships, or work-based learning programs that are part of their career and technical education. The bill affects young people in vocational training programs who live with a parent or guardian, as well as their households seeking food assistance. The legislation requires the Department of Agriculture to establish verification procedures to confirm that students meet the eligibility criteria, including proof of enrollment in a career and technical education program and documentation of age and household relationship.
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