# Fla. Stat. § 414.455: 414.455 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; legislative authorization; mandatory participation in employment and training programs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.455

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 414.455
- **Heading:** 414.455 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; legislative authorization; mandatory participation in employment and training programs
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 414 / Section 414.455

## Text

(1) Notwithstanding s. 414.45, and unless expressly required by federal law, the department must obtain specific authorization from the Legislature before seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waiver of work requirements established by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under 7 U.S.C. s. 2015(o).

(2) Unless prohibited by the Federal Government, the department must require a person who is receiving food assistance; who is 18 to 59 years of age, inclusive; who does not have children under the age of 18 in his or her home; who does not qualify for an exemption; and who is determined by the department to be eligible, to participate in an employment and training program.

History: s. 2, ch. 2015-226; s. 3, ch. 2024-240.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 414.13 414.13 Immunizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.14 414.14 Public assistance policy simplification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.17 414.17 Audits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.24 414.24 Integrated welfare reform and child welfare services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.24.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.025 414.025 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.025.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.26 414.26 Court-appointed guardian unnecessary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.26.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.27 414.27 Temporary cash assistance; payment on death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.27.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.28 414.28 Public assistance payments to constitute debt of recipient.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.28.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.31 414.31 State agency for administering federal food assistance program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.31.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.32 414.32 Prohibitions and restrictions with respect to food assistance program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.32.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.33 414.33 Violations of food assistance program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.33.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.34 414.34 Annual report concerning administrative complaints and disciplinary actions involving food assistance program violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.34.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.35 414.35 Emergency relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.35.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 414.035 414.035 Authorized expenditures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXX_C414_S414.035.md)

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