This bill establishes a framework for data sharing between the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to facilitate the administration of the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. It amends RSA 189:68 by adding a new paragraph that allows the Department of Education to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health and Human Services. This MOU will enable the sharing of student addresses specifically for the purpose of administering the Summer EBT program, while ensuring that the data collected remains confidential and is used solely for this purpose.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any data shared under this MOU must be deleted after the distribution of benefits for the summer period is completed, unless federal law requires otherwise. This provision aims to protect student privacy while allowing for necessary inter-agency collaboration to support families in need during the summer months. The act will take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:68
HB1727 text: 189:68