Human Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the commissioner to provide the commissioner of correction with a form application for food assistance for use by inmates who are preparing for release. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 3.

Summary

The measure tells the Tennessee Department of Human Services to give the Department of Corrections a food‑assistance application that can be used by inmates who are about to leave prison. It also revises the department’s duties around federal waivers for the food‑assistance program, requiring annual identification, submission of waiver requests by Oct. 31, and a detailed report to legislative leaders by Dec. 31. The changes aim to improve access to nutrition benefits for re‑entering citizens and streamline the waiver process.

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