Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide specific details on how many families will benefit or the exact amount of federal funding. The bill text only mandates applying for SEBT grants if available but does not specify other provisions like phasing out state-funded grocery assistance programs.
Summer Food Assistance Program Act
This bill requires Tennessee's Department of Human Services to apply for federal grants and funds through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program when available.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the state's human services department to apply for federal SEBT grants if the program is offered in a given year.
Who It Names or Affects
- Children who are eligible for food assistance during summer months.
- Tennessee's Department of Human Services.
Terms To Know
- SEBT
- Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, a program that provides food assistance to children during the summer break from school.
- Department of Human Services
- The state agency responsible for managing social services and welfare programs.
Limits and Unknowns
- It is unclear how many families will benefit from this program.
- The bill does not specify the exact amount of federal funds that Tennessee might receive through SEBT.