Update: Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Guidance Recap

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 06/11/2020 03:56 PM PDT

Update: Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Guidance Recap

Thank you to all who participated in the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) and the Role of Schools Webinar.

If you were unable to make the live session, you can review the call using this link. NOTE: You will have to register to watch the recording.

School Districts play an important role in getting information to families. We are asking districts to:

Distribute information to families.
Continue to distribute, collect and process free and reduced-price meal applications.  
Update free and reduced-price meals eligibility data in CEDARS frequently.

What if a family contacts us?

Depending on what the family is asking, there are resources to help.

If a family is interested in learning more about P-EBT, direct them to k12.wa.us/PEBT. This webpage is a direct link to the flyer detailing how to apply and receive benefits, as well as frequently asked questions.
If a family is interested in applying for Pandemic EBT, ask them to review the P-EBT flyer, which will direct them to their next steps.
If a family is asking about their P-EBT benefits, refer them to WashingtonConnection.org or 877-501-2233 to speak to a DSHS representative.

Translated materials are coming soon! Some documents had great feedback and needed updates. Please expect something in the next week or so regarding translated documents for families.

Please view OSPI’s Pandemic EBT Guidance for School Districts webpage regularly for updates.

If you have additional questions, please email Child.Nutrition@k12.wa.us.

Thank you for all you do to serve the students in our state!

ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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