Slide Deck: Connecting More Kids to Summer EBT with Stronger Data

As states prepare for the next year of Summer EBT, strong data practices are more important than ever for reaching eligible children efficiently and equitably. This session explored how states are strengthening their Summer EBT data pipelines—from data-sharing agreements and streamlined certification data to school enrollment and eligibility data, record linkage, and application processes.

Speakers shared presentations highlighting their approaches, challenges, and successes from the 2025 program year, with a focus on actionable strategies that improved accuracy, timeliness, and overall data maturity.