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ResetResource | Federal Register Documents
    Information Collection - Request for Comments on Evaluating the Interview Requirement for SNAP Certification Study
        This is a new information collection for the contract of the study titled “Evaluating the Interview Requirement for SNAP Certification.” The purpose of this collection is to help FNS describe the effects of waiving the interview requirement, including SNAP agency processes and staff experiences with implementing the no-interview demonstration, analyzing the differences in outcomes for SNAP applicants and recipients, and identifying key lessons to inform future policy or implementation.
      04/04/2024
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    Notice of New Computer Matching Program
        USDA FNS is providing notice of a new computer matching program (CMP) between FNS and the state agencies that administer SNAP. The CMP allows state agencies access to the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC) as a tool to prevent individuals from receiving SNAP benefits in more than one state simultaneously, commonly referred to as duplicate participation.
      05/25/2023
    Resource | Interim Final Rule
    Interim Rule: Direct Certification and Certification of Homeless, Migrant and Runaway Children for Free School Meals
        This rule amends the regulations affecting the determination of children's eligibility for free meals under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program by direct certification and categorical eligibility. Conforming changes and miscellaneous technical changes are also made, as appropriate, for the Special Milk Program for Children, the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program.
      04/25/2011
    Resource | Final  Rule
    Final Rule: FSP Eligibility and Certification Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
        his final rule implements 11 provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA) that establish new eligibility and certification requirements for the receipt of food stamps.
      01/29/2010
    Resource | Final  Rule
    Final Rule: WIC Implementation of Nondiscretionary WIC Certification and General Administrative Provisions
        This is an affirmation by the Department of a final rule, without change, of an interim rule that amended the regulations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children by implementing most of the nondiscretionary provisions of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 that address participant certification and general program administration in the WIC program.
      07/07/2009
    Resource | Interim Final Rule
    Interim Rule: WIC Certification Integrity
        This interim rule amends regulations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The rule adds three legislative requirements that affect the application and certification process for the WIC program.
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