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Subcommittee reviews CFAP expansion trigger, Sunbucks operations and CalFresh technical updates
Summary
The panel reviewed a proposed spring-2027 trigger for expanding the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to all adults 55+, operations funding to continue the Sunbucks (formerly Summer EBT) helpline and CalFresh technical automation and standard-utility-allowance changes.
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 considered a set of CalFresh and food-assistance items in the May Revision, including a proposed trigger for the scheduled expansion of the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP), continuing support for the Sunbucks (formerly known as Summer EBT) program and several CalSAWS automation updates.
CFAP expansion and trigger
The expansion of CFAP under current law is slated to take effect Oct. 1, 2027, extending eligibility to all Californians age 55 and older regardless of immigration status. The May Revision proposes that the Department of Finance make a…
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