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This bill establishes the Tennessee Task Force to End Childhood Hunger, a 14-member group comprised of state commissioners, legislators, and nonprofit representatives, with the primary goal of developing a comprehensive strategic action plan to address childhood hunger in Tennessee. The task force will focus on improving nutrition accessibility and affordability, optimizing public resources like TANF and SNAP, building partnerships between government and nonprofits, enhancing coordination among state departments, and addressing challenges with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. Members will serve without compensation and meet electronically at least quarterly, with the commissioner of human services serving as chair. By July 1, 2026, the task force must submit a detailed report to the General Assembly, including findings about childhood hunger needs, a strategic action plan with an executive summary, and potential legislative recommendations. The task force will be administratively attached to the Department of Human Services and will dissolve after completing its report. The bill takes effect immediately for appointment purposes and fully implements on July 1, 2025, with the aim of helping children become self-sufficient, healthy, and productive citizens.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1357&ga=114