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KY SB322

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Frommeyer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Cabinet to develop initiatives under Kentucky's SNAP Employment and Training state plan to promote workforce participation, including job readiness training, occupational training, and work-based learning opportunities.

  • Mandates partnerships with public and private entities such as workforce boards, educational institutions, employers, and community organizations to support employment outcomes.

  • Establishes partner-funded nutrition incentive programs to increase the purchase and consumption of nutritious foods, supporting household food security.

  • Requires the Cabinet to pursue federal approvals and submit a state plan amendment by December 1, 2026, and utilize federal 100% matching grant funds for qualified private partner-funded programs.

  • Requires annual reporting to the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services on program participation, employment outcomes, healthy workforce outcomes, and federal fund usage.

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training state plan.

State Agencies

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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