The 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. It creates new sections in the law, specifically W.S. 42-2-601 and 42-2-602, which define the program and outline the responsibilities of the Department of Family Services and the Department of Education. The Department of Family Services is tasked with administering the program in accordance with federal guidelines, developing an administration and management plan, and issuing benefits to qualifying households. Additionally, the Department of Education is required to provide information on children eligible for the free and reduced-price lunch program to facilitate the program's implementation.

The bill also includes amendments to existing definitions in W.S. 42-2-102, adding the Summer EBT program as a type of public welfare benefit. To support the program, the Department of Family Services is authorized to create temporary positions and is allocated a total of $2,280,387 in appropriations, which includes both state and federal funds, for administrative costs related to the program through June 30, 2027. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 42-2-102