; and (2) participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. (b) State option (1) Authority to adjust additional eligibility standards In addition to the application of subsection (a) and if requested by a State agency or issued by nationwide guidance by the Secretary, the Secretary may adjust the eligibility standards under section 6(e) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(e) ) for individuals who are enrolled in an institution of higher education in any State affected by the outbreak of COVID–19. In making an adjustment authorized by this paragraph, the Secretary shall consider closures of facilities at institutions of higher education and any other factor that affects the ability of such individuals to meet such standards. (2) Readily approvable adjustment requests The Secretary shall approve a request of a State agency to adjust the eligibility standards under section 6(e) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(e) ) for individuals who are enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education and— (A) are members of households, as described in section 3(m)(2) of such Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2012(m)(2) ), who are otherwise eligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program