South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity Act seeks federal waiver to ban SNAP benefits for candy and soft drinks.

The South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity Act requires the South Carolina Department of Social Services to request a federal waiver to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy and soft drinks. If approved, the department must implement the restriction within six months. The act mandates annual reporting on the waiver status, SNAP spending trends, challenges in implementation, and recommendations for further policy action. The report must also be included in the department's annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly.

South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity Act seeks federal waiver to ban SNAP benefits for candy and soft drinks.

The South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity Act requires the South Carolina Department of Social Services to request a federal waiver to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy and soft drinks. If approved, the department must implement the restriction within six months. The act mandates annual reporting on the waiver status, SNAP spending trends, challenges in implementation, and recommendations for further policy action. The report must also be included in the department's annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly.