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Bill Summary · SB 920

Summary of North Carolina SB 920 (Session 2025)

Title

SNAP Administrative Funding/Forsyth County

Purpose

To appropriate state funds to Forsyth County to compensate for the loss of federal receipts for the administrative costs of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) caused by Public Law 119-21.

Key Provisions

  • Financial appropriations: The bill dedicates a one-time nonrecurring appropriation of $3,888,010 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Social Services (DSS) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Purpose of funds: The funds are intended to cover the loss of federal receipts for SNAP administrative costs that resulted from Public Law 119-21.
  • Distribution to Forsyth County: The DSS Division must allocate the funds specifically to the Forsyth County Department of Social Services (DSS) to cover its loss of federal receipts for SNAP administrative costs attributed to Public Law 119-21.
  • Limitation on use: The allocation to Forsyth County is limited to the actual amount of lost federal receipts; i.e., funds should be distributed up to the confirmed shortfall, not beyond it.
  • Effective date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Affected Entities

  • State level: North Carolina General Fund, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services.
  • Local level: Forsyth County Department of Social Services (specific recipient of the funds).
  • Programmatic impact: SNAP administrative funding received at the local level to offset reductions in federal receipts caused by the referenced federal law.

Timeline and Process

  • ** Fiscal year focus**: 2026-2027 (nonrecurring funds).
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026, with funds to be allocated to Forsyth County DSS to offset SNAP admin cost shortfalls stemming from Public Law 119-21.
  • Allocation mechanism: Division of Social Services shall distribute the appropriation to Forsyth County up to the level of actual lost federal receipts, not to exceed the deficit.

Context and Impact

  • This bill addresses a funding gap created by a federal policy change (Public Law 119-21) that reduced federal reimbursement receipts for SNAP administration.
  • The targeted nature of the appropriation means Forsyth County DSS would receive state funds to maintain SNAP administration capacity, ensuring continuity of local SNAP operations notwithstanding the federal shortfall.
  • The one-time nature of the funding suggests it is intended as bridge/support for the 2026-2027 fiscal year rather than as ongoing, recurring state support.

Summary in Plain English

SB 920 proposes a one-time state payment of about $3.89 million to North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, to be given to Forsyth County’s Department of Social Services. The funds are meant to replace reduced federal SNAP administrative funding caused by a recent federal law (Public Law 119-21). The amount provided to Forsyth County cannot exceed the actual amount of lost federal receipts and would be available for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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