(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the Treasurer shall disclose to the Franchise Tax Board, through information-sharing agreements or data interfaces, information described in paragraph (2) for the sole purpose of determining eligibility under the California Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) for Children Trust Account Act (Chapter 16.1 (commencing with Section 18997.5) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).

(2) The information authorized to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (1) is limited to information necessary to verify eligibility, including, but not limited to, name, individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) or social security number, date of birth, and other information needed under the California Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) for Children Trust Account Act (Chapter 16.1 (commencing with Section 18997.5) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) to verify the income of individuals.