Memo Text
USDA recently approved Arkansas’ 2024 Summer Electronic
Benefits Transfer (EBT) plan. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will
manage and provide oversight of the program, which will provide funds for meals
to students during the summer when school is not in session.
Students who are already individually approved to receive
free or reduced-priced meals or who are eligible for SNAP or TEA benefits will
automatically receive $40 a month for three months ($120 total) on an EBT card.
For students who are not already individually approved for
free or reduced priced meals or who are not eligible for SNAP or TEA benefits, their
parents/guardians must complete an application, and approval will be based on
household income. This includes students attending a Provision 2 or Community
Eligibility Provision school. The household income guidelines for eligibility are
the same as those for free and reduced priced meals.
Application Process:
Parents of students who are not automatically eligible can
access the Summer EBT application online or go to a
DHS county office to pick up an application. The completed application must
be returned to the county DHS office.
Information Sessions:
DESE will host two information sessions for school districts.
Both Zoom sessions will be recorded and posted on the DESE website for future
viewing.
- Zoom #1: This session is for districts that do NOT have school(s) participating in Provision 2 or CEP. It will be held at 9:00 on Monday, April 29, 2024 and available HERE.
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- Zoom #2: This session is for districts with school(s) that participate in Provision 2 or CEP. It will be held at 2:30 on Monday, April 29, 2024 and available HERE.
Additional Information:
Resources for this memo are the following documents:
If parents or guardians have any questions concerning the
Summer EBT program, they should contact the Department of Human Services at the
designated Summer EBT Email. SummerEBT@dhs.arkansas.gov