Iowa HF152 appropriates funds for the summer EBT for children program to address food insecurity.

Iowa HF152 addresses food insecurity among children by appropriating funds for the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program. The bill requires the department of health and human services to submit a letter of intent to participate in the federal summer EBT program. It also mandates coordination with the department of education and the USDA to develop a management plan for the program. The bill is retroactive to July 1, 2024, and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 to cover the costs of administering the program during summer 2025.

Iowa HF152 appropriates funds for the summer EBT for children program to address food insecurity.

Iowa HF152 addresses food insecurity among children by appropriating funds for the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program. The bill requires the department of health and human services to submit a letter of intent to participate in the federal summer EBT program. It also mandates coordination with the department of education and the USDA to develop a management plan for the program. The bill is retroactive to July 1, 2024, and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 to cover the costs of administering the program during summer 2025.