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establish a pilot program to provide benefits for menstrual hygiene products and diapers for individuals who receive temporary assistance for needy families, and to make an appropriation therefor.

South Dakota would create a new pilot program that gives extra monthly cash benefits to people receiving temporary assistance for needy families: $14 per month for eligible individuals ages 18-50 who menstruate, and $30 per month per child under age 3 for diapers. The benefits would be added to participants' existing electronic benefits cards and can only be used to purchase menstrual hygiene products (like tampons and pads) or diapers.

make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota is appropriating $6.8 million to increase payments to low-income families receiving temporary assistance, maintaining benefit levels at the amounts paid during fiscal year 2025 through July 1, 2027. The bill declares an emergency so these increased benefits take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date. This addresses a gap where benefits might otherwise decrease by ensuring families continue receiving the same financial support they got in the prior fiscal year.

make an appropriation for providing a grant to a nonprofit that delivers diversion programming.

South Dakota will give a $2 million grant to a nonprofit organization in Sioux Falls that runs youth diversion programs aimed at keeping kids out of the criminal justice system. The nonprofit must use the money to run an annual week-long summer camp for sixth graders identified by school police, along with three follow-up family events each year, with participation from local law enforcement—and this program must continue for ten years starting in 2026. The nonprofit must report annually on how well the program is working to prevent youth crime.