Bill > HB1634

This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Human Services to mandate that certain individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits participate in an employment and training program, unless federal law prohibits it. SNAP, a federal program formerly known as food stamps, provides food-purchasing assistance to low-income individuals and families. The bill specifies that this requirement applies to recipients who are between 18 and 59 years old, do not have children under 18 living in their home, and do not qualify for any exemptions from work requirements. The Department of Human Services will determine eligibility for participation in these programs, which are designed to help individuals gain skills and find employment. The bill also states that the Department of Human Services should not seek or accept waivers of these work requirements, except in cases of declared natural disasters.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1634.xml