New Jersey § 44:10-106

§ 44:10-106.

a. The Department of Human Services shall conduct a biennial survey of SNAP applicants

and beneficiaries for the purpose of evaluating the SNAP experience of the applicants

and beneficiaries. The biennial survey shall include, at a minimum, questions concerning the applicant's

or beneficiary's experience in navigating the SNAP application process, any difficulties

the applicant or beneficiary encountered in the application process, the availability

of consumer support at the county welfare agency, and how well the applicant's or

beneficiary's questions and concerns were addressed by staff at the county welfare

agency. b. The purpose of the biennial survey shall be to: (1) identify the strengths and weaknesses of each county welfare agency in processing

SNAP applications; (2) formulate trainings or strategies to improve the processing of SNAP applications;

and (3) assess which counties require additional resource and staff support. c. When conducting the biennial survey required pursuant to this section, the department

shall ensure the survey is distributed to all SNAP applicants at each county welfare

agency throughout the duration of the survey period. d. The commissioner shall, no later than 18 months after the completion of each biennial

survey, submit a report to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c. 164 ( C.52:14-19.1 ), documenting the results of the biennial survey and providing the commissioner's

recommendations for legislation or other appropriate action. e. As used in this section: “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Human Services. “ Department ” means the Department of Human Services. “ SNAP ” means the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant

to the federal “Food and Nutrition Act of 2008,” Pub.L.110-246 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.) and P.L.1998, c. 32 ( C.44:10-79 et seq. ).