Summer EBT

Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House

One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program.

Jacob Holmes

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May 3, 2024

Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding

The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates.

May 1, 2024

Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program

The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs.

Jacob Holmes

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April 29, 2024

Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget

An Alabama Library Association official also called on the education budget to restore funding to the Alabama Public Library Service.

Jacob Holmes

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April 25, 2024

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Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children

Summer EBT funding would help bridge the hunger gap when school is out for 545,000 Alabama children.

Laura Lester

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April 15, 2024