TANF funds; prohibit use of for college scholarships for persons not receiving TANF benefits.

SB 2723 prohibits using Mississippi's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to pay for college scholarships for individuals who are not currently receiving TANF benefits. The bill amends Mississippi Code § 43-17-5 to explicitly state that TANF funds may not be allocated for such scholarships, affecting state agencies administering TANF and non-beneficiaries who might have otherwise accessed education support through these funds. This policy change directly restricts how TANF resources can be spent, ensuring they remain reserved for active TANF recipients. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.