SPONSOR: Hausman
This bill requires the Director of the Department of Social Services to submit a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to authorize the State to operate SNAP in a manner prioritizing healthy foods and nutritional value, discouraging foods that are high in added sugar and ultra processed, and supporting Missouri agriculture.
The Director is required to explore and recommend other strategies to incentivize the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, and Missouri-produced meat and dairy products within SNAP by utilizing and enhancing existing health food education and access programs.
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