Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025 aims to expand access to food assistance for California children during the summer months. It requires the state to develop and provide a single, statewide online application for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program, aligning with federal regulations. The bill also mandates that schools and county offices of education offer paper applications and links to the online application, ensuring families can easily access the program.
Key provisions
- Requires the development and provision of a statewide online application for the Summer EBT program.
- Mandates that schools and county offices of education offer paper applications and links to the online application.
- Directs the State Department of Education and Social Services to maximize participation in the Summer EBT program.
- Requires the statewide application to be accessible through a single website and to route information to local educational agencies for eligibility determination.
- Specifies requirements for the online application, including links to CalFresh and other government programs.
- Requires the application to be translated into multiple languages.
- Addresses costs mandated by the state through reimbursement from the Commission on State Mandates.
- Ensures that paper applications include clear instructions for homeless and migrant families.
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