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Congress mandates summer EBT participation for school lunch program eligibility

Original title: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require participation in the summer EBT program as a condition of participating in the school lunch program, and for other purposes.

June 11, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Jun 11, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill links summer food assistance to daily school lunch funding, impacting the operational requirements for schools and the availability of nutrition benefits for students.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

public schools

Schools must choose between participating in the summer EBT program or losing eligibility for the federal school lunch program.

students receiving school lunch benefits

Students' access to school lunch programs may be impacted by their school's decision regarding summer EBT participation.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

Schools are required to participate in the summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program to maintain eligibility for federal funding under the . Schools that choose not to participate in the summer food assistance program will lose their eligibility for the standard school lunch program.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill links summer food assistance to daily school lunch funding, impacting the operational requirements for schools and the availability of nutrition benefits for students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the summer EBT program?

It is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible children during the summer months when school is not in session.

What happens if a school chooses not to participate in the summer EBT program?

Under this bill, the school would no longer be eligible to participate in the federal school lunch program.

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