Human Resources, Department of - As enacted, requires the department to annually publish on the department's website a report on the temporary assistance for needy families program's and the child care and development fund's balances and expenditures. - Amends TCA Title 71.

Summary

The bill lets the state transfer up to 30% of its TANF rainy‑day reserve to the federal child‑care and development fund to cover families who qualify for the Smart Steps child‑care assistance but lack fund availability. It also mandates the department to post an annual report of TANF and child‑care fund balances and spending on its website. The changes aim to improve access to child‑care assistance for needy families while increasing transparency.

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