Summer EBT Eligible Student Data Collection (SEBT)
The Summer EBT Eligible Student Data Collection (SEBT) reports information necessary to meet federal and state requirements for student eligibility and benefit issuance for the USDA Summer EBT program. LEAs are required to provide data for Summer EBT as part of their Agreement to Participate in the National School Lunch Program. Beginning with data for SY 2025-2026 (SEBT 2025) LEAs will submit the data collection to VDOE.
Questions or comments relating to the Summer EBT Eligible Student Data Collection should be directed to the Office of Data Services at RESULTSHELP@doe.virginia.gov.
2025-2026 Summer EBT Eligible Student Data Collection
Support Documents
- Specifications for Completing Summer EBT Student Data Collection
- Data Elements
- Data File Template
- SEBT Updates to File Edits and Allowable Data
Resources
- Dates - Collection, Student Eligibility and Issuance
- Error Types and Descriptions
- Eligible Students Estimates by LEA/SFA
Director's Memo on Nutrition
Training and Presentations
- Summer EBT Eligible Student Data Collection Implementation Webinar 03-25-2026
- SEBT Implementation Webinar Slides and Notes 03-25-2026
- March 2026 SEBT Eligible Student Data Collection video recording