Bill > HB0341

This bill establishes Wyoming's participation in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program, which provides nutrition assistance to eligible children during summer months when school meals are not available. The bill creates new legal definitions and administrative procedures for the program, requiring the Department of Family Services to administer benefits to qualifying households through an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system. The Department of Education will assist by providing information about children eligible for free and reduced-price school lunches. The legislation authorizes two temporary full-time positions and one contract position to support program implementation, and appropriates a total of $2,280,387 (split between state general funds and federal funds) for administrative costs from the bill's effective date through June 30, 2027. The department is mandated to develop an administration and management plan, submit it to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and adopt necessary rules and regulations. The bill also amends existing welfare benefit definitions to include the Summer EBT program, and the legislature intends to seek ongoing funding through future budget requests. The program aims to ensure continued access to food for children during summer school breaks.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0341