Bill > SB1921

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Human Services to annually publish a detailed report on its website about the financial status and expenditures of two key federal programs: the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF), which provides cash assistance to low-income families with children, and the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), which helps low-income families pay for childcare. The report will include information on how money was spent, any remaining balances, and how many children were served by the state's "Smart Steps" childcare assistance program, which is funded in part by TANF and CCDF. This increased transparency aims to provide the public with a clearer understanding of how these funds are being managed and utilized.