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.

Q: What does Preamble of 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. do?

This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. It requires participation in the summer EBT program as a condition of participating in the school lunch program. The bill is introduced by Mr. Carson, along with Ms. Norton, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Brown, and Ms. Titus.

Q: What does SUMMER EBT PARTICIPATION. of 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. do?

This section amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify participation requirements for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. For summers 2024-2026, states and covered Indian Tribal organizations can elect to participate in the Summer EBT program. Beginning in 2027, states participating in the school lunch program are required to participate in the Summer EBT program. The administrative and management plan requirements for states participating in the Summer EBT program are modified, with specific requirements beginning in 2027. States desiring to participate in the program or required to participate in the summer EBT program must notify the Secretary and submit a management and administration plan.

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: André Carson (D-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

States participating in the school lunch program will be required to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program starting in 2027.
States and covered Indian Tribal organizations can voluntarily participate in the Summer EBT program during summers 2024-2026.
The bill modifies administrative and management plan requirements for states participating in the Summer EBT program, with specific changes taking effect in 2027.

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