Section 49506.5.
Cal. Education Code - EDC § 49506.5.
in effectA school that participates in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program shall determine a pupil’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) eligibility as follows:
(a)
For a school that also participates in a special assistance alternative, including the Community Eligibility Provision or Provision 2, for every school year in which annual determinations of eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals is not already required, through a Universal Benefits Application that meets all Summer EBT application and verification requirements established pursuant to Part 292 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(b)
For a school that does not participate in a special
assistance alternative, annually through a School Meals Application that meets all verification requirements established pursuant to Section 245.6 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
References
referencesCal. Education Code - EDC § 245.6.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
