Human Services, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to apply, no later than January 1, 2027, for federal grants and other federal funds available to the state through the federal summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program for the purpose of providing nutrition assistance through EBT during the summer months for each eligible child. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 71.

HB 1806 requires Tennessee's Department of Human Services to apply for federal summer food assistance funds by January 1, 2027, to provide nutrition benefits via electronic cards (EBT) during summer months for eligible children. This bill directly affects low-income children in Tennessee who qualify for the program, ensuring continued access to food when school is not in session. The key provision mandates the state to seek funding through the federal summer EBT program (authorized under 42 U.S.C. § 1762) to replace school meal support during summer breaks. The bill amends Tennessee law (Titles 49 and 71) to enforce this application deadline, aiming to maintain consistent food assistance year-round.