09/08/2025

Senator Husted Introduces FEED Act to Support CTE Students

Countless families have been impacted by severe cuts to SNAP and aid programs

U.S. Senator Jon Husted on Friday introduced legislation aimed at helping low-income students stay enrolled in career and technical education programs without putting their families' food assistance at risk.

The Food Eligibility for Education and Development (FEED) Act would update Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules so students ages 18 to 21 enrolled in approved CTE programs could work part-time without their earnings counting against their household’s benefits. More than 130,000 high school students are enrolled in CTE programs in Ohio, according to Husted's office.

"Students enrolled in career and technical education programs are working hard to prepare for high-skill, high-demand jobs," Husted said in a statement. "My bill corrects outdated SNAP laws so CTE students enrolled in SNAP can continue their education without jeopardizing their families' benefits."

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