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2026 SUN Bucks Implementation Webinar


On March 10, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the California Department of Education (CDE) will host a webinar to discuss 2026 SUN Bucks Implementation.

This webinar, presented by the CDE Nutrition Services Division and Education Data Management Division, will focus on various aspects of the 2026 SUN Bucks program implementation including eligibility, applications, and data sharing. Registration information for the webinar is located below.

The target audience for this webinar includes all staff at your LEA that are involved with the administration and support of SUN Bucks. This may include district and school site administrators, information technology personnel, homeless and community school liaisons, office staff, CALPADS administrators, and food service professionals.

Webinar Registration

This webinar is free to attend. Register in advance for the 2026 SUN Bucks Implementation Webinar External link opens in new window or tab..

After registering, you will see a screen that says Webinar Registration Approved with a link to the webinar. You will also receive several emails with information about joining the webinar: First, you will receive confirmation the day you register and then you will receive two reminder emails one day and one hour prior to the webinar. If you cannot find the email confirmation, or do not receive the reminders, you can always reregister.

Tip for Attendees

To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is ready to use Zoom.

Visit the Zoom test link External link opens in new window or tab..

If you experience issues, visit the Zoom Help Center web pageExternal link opens in new window or tab. for assistance.

If you receive an error message that the host has declined your webinar registration, try using an alternate email address. While not ideal, you may also join by phone if you have technical issues logging in from your computer.

Contact Information

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

Questions:   Nutrition Service Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Thursday, February 5, 2026
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