An Act relating to the summer electronic benefits transfer program for children.

HB 154 would require Alaska's Department of Health and Social Services to take necessary steps to qualify for and administer the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) program for children. The bill directs the state to adopt regulations aligning with the existing federal program (authorized under 42 U.S.C. §1762), which provides nutrition assistance to low-income children during summer months when school is not in session. This administrative measure ensures Alaska can access federal funds for the program but does not create new eligibility rules, change benefit amounts, or directly alter who receives support. The bill focuses solely on state compliance with federal requirements for an existing program.