2026 SUN Bucks Data Submission

On February 18, 2026, the California Department of Education (CDE) California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Office released Update Flash #321 regarding 2026 SUN Bucks eligibility records submissions to the CDE.

The CALPADS Update Flash includes important information on the 2026 SUN Bucks eligibility period, eligibility rules, data submission requirements and timeframes, and Universal Benefits Application (UBA) verification.

Local Educational Agency (LEA) staff who are responsible for UBA processing, verification, and SUN Bucks data reporting would benefit from reviewing the flash. This includes CALPADS or data reporting staff, nutrition services staff, and administrators who oversee SUN Bucks reporting.

CALPADS Update Flash #321 can be found on the CDE CALPADS web page.

Contact Information

For questions related to 2026 SUN Bucks data, contact calpads-support@cde.ca.gov.

For LEA questions related to 2026 SUN Bucks in general, contact SummerEBT@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Friday, March 13, 2026

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