We are sending you this Action Alert regarding proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We really need your assistance by submitting your comments against the proposed cuts to the program. These comments are due in the Federal Register no later than September 23, 2019. All of the information and resources you need are seen below.
Background
Under section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, households where members receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program are ”categorically eligible" to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The US Department of Agriculture that administers the SNAP program is proposing to change the regulations on categorically eligible TANF households by limiting categorical eligibility to households that receive cash TANF or other substantial assistance from TANF. Approximately 3.1 million individuals would lose SNAP benefits, and an estimated 500,000 students would lose access to the school breakfast and lunch programs. You can read much more about the importance of this program on this blog post from our partners at the Food Research Action Center.
Action Needed
IAASE is asking you to personalize a letter to reflect the impact of students losing school meals on their ability to participate fully in school and to achieve academically. Use examples from your school/district/state. Feel free to shorten the letter and just focus on those personal examples!
Templates to Work From
Once you have written your letter, there are several steps you need to take (all of which are easy).
Background
Under section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, households where members receive benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program are ”categorically eligible" to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The US Department of Agriculture that administers the SNAP program is proposing to change the regulations on categorically eligible TANF households by limiting categorical eligibility to households that receive cash TANF or other substantial assistance from TANF. Approximately 3.1 million individuals would lose SNAP benefits, and an estimated 500,000 students would lose access to the school breakfast and lunch programs. You can read much more about the importance of this program on this blog post from our partners at the Food Research Action Center.
Action Needed
IAASE is asking you to personalize a letter to reflect the impact of students losing school meals on their ability to participate fully in school and to achieve academically. Use examples from your school/district/state. Feel free to shorten the letter and just focus on those personal examples!
Templates to Work From
- CASE Comments (submit these, with permission on behalf of your state organization)
- Sample Educator Letter (customize these comments to your school or district)
- Use a more templated letter (courtesy of our friends at The Action Network)
Once you have written your letter, there are several steps you need to take (all of which are easy).
- Go to www.regulations.gov.
- In the "Search" box at the top of the page, insert the following: RIN 0584-AE62. Then hit "search!"
- You'll see a blue "button" on the right that says "Comment Now!" Click there!
- In the BIG BOX, type "I am pleased to submit comments. Please see attached."
- Then go to the "Upload files" box and upload your letter; add your name and whether you want your name to appear with the comments (they are PUBLIC!). Note: You are not submitting for a "third party."
- Drop down the menu and click on what kind of organization you are ("association-state," etc).
- Click "Continue" and basically you're done. You can ask to have an email sent to you confirming that your comments were received.
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