New Jersey § 44:10-97
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:10-97, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:10-97.
a. The NJ SNAP ETP shall be a voluntary program, and the Division of Family Development
in the Department of Human Services or a county welfare agency shall not require participation
in a NJ SNAP ETP activity or in a New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Employment and Training Provider 50/50 Match Project, as established under P.L.2013, c. 45 ( C.44:10-95 et seq. ), in order to be deemed eligible for SNAP benefits. b. The division and each county welfare agency shall ensure that all recipients of
SNAP benefits are provided information regarding, and the opportunity to participate
in, employment and training opportunities consistent with federal SNAP ETP reimbursement
requirements. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the division
or a county welfare agency to impose penalties for noncompliance with federal SNAP
work requirements. d. The division shall submit, in a timely manner, any necessary revisions to the State
Employment and Training Plan to the Food and Nutrition Service in the United States
Department of Agriculture, as required pursuant to federal regulations, in order to
effectuate the provisions of this section. e. As used in this section: “ NJ SNAP ETP ” means the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training
Program that assists SNAP recipients with acquiring the skills, training, work, or
experience necessary to obtain regular employment, as established under the New Jersey
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and as described in the most recent State
Employment and Training Plan submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service in the United
States Department of Agriculture. “ New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Provider
50/50 Match Project ” means the project established pursuant to P.L.2013, c. 45 ( C.44:10-95 et seq. ). “ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ” or “ SNAP ” means the program established pursuant to the federal “Food and Nutrition Act of
2008,” Pub.L.110-246 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.). “ SNAP ETP ” means the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training
Program administered by the Food and Nutrition Service in the United States Department
of Agriculture and established pursuant to the federal “Food and Nutrition Act of
2008,” Pub.L.110-246 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.) and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:10-97
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:10-97 cover?
Section 44:10-97 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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