Tennessee HB1806 seeks to provide summer nutrition assistance for eligible children through federal grants.

Tennessee HB1806 amends state law to mandate the Department of Human Services to apply for federal grants for the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program. This program aims to provide nutrition assistance through EBT during summer months for eligible children, ensuring continued access to food when school is not in session. The application for these federal funds must be submitted by January 1, 2027.

Tennessee HB1806 seeks to provide summer nutrition assistance for eligible children through federal grants.

Tennessee HB1806 amends state law to mandate the Department of Human Services to apply for federal grants for the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program. This program aims to provide nutrition assistance through EBT during summer months for eligible children, ensuring continued access to food when school is not in session. The application for these federal funds must be submitted by January 1, 2027.