SUN Bucks Webinar Recording & Revised CALPADS

June 5, 2025 SUN Bucks Webinar Recording and Revised CALPADS Flash #297.

The California Department of Education (CDE) presented the 2025 SUN Bucks Implementation webinar on June 5, 2025.

The recording of this webinar can be accessed on the YouTube web page (Video; 1:03:30).

The resources provided in the webinar are listed below:

CDE SUN Bucks Web Page
CDSS SUN Bucks Web Page
CDE Universal Benefits Application (DOCX)
CDE SUN Bucks Inbox (LEA inquiries only)
SUN Bucks Helpline (household inquiries): (877) 328-9677

Additionally, the CDE California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Office released the Revised CALPADS Update Flash #297, which provides guidance to LEAs on submitting 2025 SUN Bucks eligibility records to the Education Data Collection System.

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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