House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 15:933.1, which establishes a framework for the Office of Juvenile Justice to report information about juveniles in custody to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This reporting is aimed at assisting DCFS in identifying changes in household circumstances that may affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit allotments. Specifically, the Office of Juvenile Justice is required to report identifying information for juveniles sentenced to nine months or longer, and to notify DCFS of a juvenile's release from custody, particularly if the juvenile has not yet reached the age of majority, defined as under twenty-two years old.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Office of Juvenile Justice inform DCFS at least forty-five days prior to a juvenile's release, or within twenty-four hours if unable to provide the advance notice due to a court modification. Upon receiving this information, DCFS is tasked with adjusting the SNAP benefits for the juvenile's household to reflect any changes in circumstances. This legislative measure aims to ensure that families receive appropriate support as juveniles transition out of custody.