Public assistance programs; requiring the Department of Human Services to opt into and administer Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. Effective date.

SB 194 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to opt into and administer the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program beginning with the 2026 program year. This program provides summer food benefits to low-income children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals during the summer months when school is not in session. The bill mandates that the state submit all necessary federal documentation and meet program requirements by 2026, with the law taking effect November 1, 2025.