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Summer EBT Eligibility & Certification Flowcharts and Program Timeline

Eligibility flow for children who are enrolled in NSLP/SBP participating schools
This flowchart describes the eligibility or application process for a child to receive Summer EBT when they are enrolled in a National School Lunch/School Breakfast participating school.

Eligibility flow for children who are NOT enrolled in NSLP/SBP participating schools
This flow chart describes Summer EBT eligibility for a child who does not attend a National School Lunch/School Breakfast Program participating school.

Streamlined certification
This diagram describes the Summer EBT streamlined certification process and who is eligible for streamlined certification.

School year 2023-24 program timeline
This timeline describes the required elements and associated deadlines with implementation of Summer EBT in school year 2023-24 only.

School year 2024-25 and beyond program timeline
This timeline describes the timeline associated with operating SEBT in school year 2024-25 and beyond.

Page updated: January 11, 2024