Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB154

Summer EBT Benefits for Children

Last scannedSep 20, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This law requires the state department to take steps to get federal money and run a summer food benefit program for children.

Requires the department to do what is needed to qualify for federal funds for the summer electronic benefits transfer program.
Directs the department to administer the summer electronic benefits transfer program.
Orders the department to create rules necessary to carry out the program.

The state department responsible for health and social services
Children who qualify under the federal summer electronic benefits transfer program

The bill does not list specific dates when benefits will start or end.
The text refers to federal rules but does not explain exactly which children qualify.
No funding amount is listed in this document.

Plain language

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program: A federal program authorized by law to provide food assistance to children during the summer.
Department: The state agency tasked with qualifying for funds and running the program.

Official record

Validated

SUMMER EBT BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN An Act relating to the summer electronic benefits transfer program for children.

Official activity