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This bill modifies Mississippi law to provide the Department of Human Services (DHS) with more flexibility in establishing reporting systems for federal assistance programs. Specifically, the bill changes existing language to allow DHS discretionary authority to create and use a combination of reporting systems under federal regulations (7 CFR Section 273.12(a)(5)), instead of being prohibited from doing so. The department will now have the power to determine the exact composition of these reporting systems. Additionally, the bill requires DHS to submit an annual written report by September 1st to various legislative committees, detailing the rationale, application, and effectiveness of the combined reporting system. The report must also analyze the system's impact on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) enrollment and the department's "error rate" as calculated by the federal Food and Nutrition Service. This change aims to provide more administrative flexibility while maintaining transparency through mandatory reporting. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

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