Amends TCA Title 71.
Tennessee HB2358 directs the Department of Human Services to annually transfer a portion of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) rainy-day fund to the Child Care and Development Fund to support families participating in the Smart Steps program, provided they meet specific criteria. The bill also mandates the department to publish an annual report on its website detailing certain expenditures and fund balances. This legislation primarily affects families eligible for the Smart Steps program and enhances transparency regarding fund allocation and usage.
Tennessee HB2358 directs the Department of Human Services to annually transfer a portion of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) rainy-day fund to the Child Care and Development Fund to support families participating in the Smart Steps program, provided they meet specific criteria. The bill also mandates the department to publish an annual report on its website detailing certain expenditures and fund balances. This legislation primarily affects families eligible for the Smart Steps program and enhances transparency regarding fund allocation and usage.
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