Mississippi SB2531 would require the Department of Human Services to request a federal waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase.
Mississippi SB2531 would require the Department of Human Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The bill defines "candy" and "soft drinks" and mandates the Department of Human Services to submit the waiver request within 90 days of the act's passage, adhering to USDA guidelines. If the waiver is not granted, the Department must request it annually until it is approved.
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