Therefore, the number of students that qualify for P-EBT in SY 2021–22 and corresponding benefit levels may be significantly lower than in prior P-EBT issuances. P-EBT benefit levels are based on the amount of time a student missed school meals because they attended school through IS, or attended school in-person but were absent presumed due to COVID-19. Note: P-EBT is a federal program that gives eligible households food benefits to replace in person school meals that children missed due to the pandemic. Missed in-person instruction through excused absences for five school days or more in a month, or attended school virtually through an independent study (IS) program.Attended a school that participates in Provision 2 or the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), regardless of individual student eligibility.Determined eligible in SY 2021–22 or SY 2020–21 for free or reduced-price meals through meal application, alternative income form, direct certification, or designation as homeless, migrant, or foster or.Attended a school that participated in the NSLP, SBP, or SSO, in SY 2021–22.SY 2021–22 P-EBT benefits will be provided to school age children that meet all the following requirements: SY 2021–22 P-EBT Eligibility and Benefits Timeline All student eligibility information is due to the CDE no later than October 14, 2022.įailure to submit student data to the CDE by the established deadline may result in students not receiving P-EBT benefits. A template spreadsheet and instructions will be emailed to private and nonpublic school food service directors as listed in the Child Nutrition Payment Information System. The CDE has designated an analyst to assist with this process. Required information must be contained in the CDE-provided template Excel spreadsheet and submitted to theCDE via a secure data portal. However, private and nonpublic schools must determine student eligibility for SY 2021–22 P-EBT and submit student data to the CDE to facilitate benefits. SY 2021–22 P-EBT Eligible Student Data Collection ProcessĮligible children do not need to apply for SY 2021–22 P-EBT to receive P-EBT benefits. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is the lead state agency for P-EBT benefits with data support from the California Department of Education (CDE). This communication provides the private and nonpublic school data collection process, eligibility information, timeline for benefit issuance, and communication and resources for households. The USDA also recently approved the California Summer 2022 P-EBT plan. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the California P-EBT State plan for school age children in School Year (SY) 2021–22.
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