SB 730
Relating to program requirements of Bureau for Family Assistance
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 730 aims to establish specific requirements for the Bureau for Family Assistance in West Virginia. The bill mandates a reduction in error rates within the bureau’s programs to six percent or lower by January 1, 2027. It also prohibits individuals residing in the United States illegally from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These changes are intended to align the bureau’s operations with federal guidelines.
Key provisions
- Reduce the error rate in Bureau for Family Assistance programs to six percent or lower.
- Prohibit individuals residing in the United States illegally from receiving SNAP benefits.
Who is affected
- Bureau for Family Assistance
- SNAP recipients
- Residents of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Establishes specific performance targets for the Bureau for Family Assistance.
- Creates a restriction on eligibility for SNAP benefits based on immigration status.
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