This bill establishes a Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program for children in Wyoming, aimed at providing nutrition assistance to eligible households during the summer months when school is not in session. The Department of Family Services is tasked with administering the program in accordance with federal guidelines, specifically U.S.C. 1762. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Family Services and the Department of Education, including the development of an administration and management plan and the sharing of information regarding children eligible for free and reduced-price lunch programs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the adoption of necessary rules and regulations to implement the program.

To support the implementation of the Summer EBT program, the bill appropriates $1,140,193 from the general fund and $1,140,194 in federal funds for administrative costs, with the funding designated for the period ending June 30, 2027. The Department of Family Services is also authorized to create temporary positions to facilitate the program's rollout. Furthermore, the bill amends existing definitions of public welfare benefits to include the Summer EBT program, ensuring that it is recognized as part of the state's welfare assistance offerings. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

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Introduced: 42-2-102