MS HB1078

Direct Mississippi Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers to restrict SNAP recipients from purchasing low-nutrient foods and beverages that contribute to heart disease and diabetes.

Direct Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers to establish a pilot program providing incentives to benefit recipients who earn their high school equivalency credential by passing GED tests.

Require Department of Human Services to produce a video on proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and obesity prevention for display in main and local offices where TANF and SNAP benefits are provided.

Allow TANF and SNAP applicants and recipients to view the nutrition education video at Department of Human Services offices.

Effective July 1, 2014.