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 bill directs the Tennessee Department of Human Services to provide the Department of Correction with a food assistance application that inmates can use as they near release. It also revises the food assistance statutes to require annual identification of needed federal waivers and a year‑end report on waiver activity. The changes aim to smooth benefit access for re‑entering citizens and improve oversight of the program.

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