Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1999: TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN STUDENTS
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning education; to require the secretary of the department of education to provide information regarding the supplemental nutrition assistance program to certain students; and for other purposes. subtitle to require the secretary of the department of education to provide information regarding the supplemental nutrition assistance program to certain students.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EDUCATION; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN STUDENTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 80, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 6-80-111. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program information. (a) The Secretary of the Department of Education shall send to each student who submits a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and who has a negative or zero (0) student aid index for the year written and electronic information regarding: (1) His or her potential eligibility for assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; (2) The application process to obtain assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; and (3) How to contact the Department of Human Services regarding *CRH351* 04/07/2025 3:45:33 PM CRH351 HB1999 the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (b) The Secretary of the Department of Education shall consult with the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to design the written and electronic communication required under subsection (a) of this …