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 amends existing definitions related to public welfare benefits to include the Summer EBT program and authorizes the Department of Family Services to hire temporary staff for the program's administration. It appropriates a total of $2,280,387 ($1,140,193 from the general fund and $1,140,194 in federal funds) for the program's administrative costs, with specific provisions ensuring that these funds are used solely for this purpose and revert back if unspent by June 30, 2027. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 42-2-102