The Senate Concurrent Resolution urges Governor Jeffrey M. Landry to apply for federal funding to implement the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program in Louisiana. This program, established by a bipartisan Congress in December 2022, aims to provide nutrition assistance to low-income families with school-age children during the summer months when they do not have access to school meals. The Summer EBT program offers pre-loaded cards with $40 per eligible child per month, helping to alleviate child hunger and improve diet quality, while working in conjunction with other nutrition assistance programs.

Despite the benefits of the Summer EBT program, the Louisiana Department of Education declined to administer it, and Governor Landry announced that the state would not accept $70 million in federal funding for summer meals. The resolution highlights the importance of prioritizing children's nutrition and food security in Louisiana, noting that over 40 states and territories will participate in the program. The legislature calls on the governor to reconsider and apply for the funding to support the health and well-being of children in the state.