Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to apply, no later than January 1, 2027, for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through EBT during the summer months for each eligible child. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Human Services to submit an application for federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) funding by Jan. 1, 2027. The goal is to ensure that children who receive school‑year nutrition aid continue to have access to food during the summer months. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated titles 49 and 71 to create the requirement.

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