Special Education provides programs and services for students with intellectual, emotional and physical disabilities in school districts throughout Riverside County. The students served in county programs attend classes in local schools and are provided with a quality education in the Least Restrictive Learning Environment to meet the individual needs of the children. Services provided include those necessary to meet the needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those with visual impairments.

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Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a member of the Riverside County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). RCOE works in collaboration with the SELPA to assure that the student programs meet both the Federal and State mandates and requirements. Please visit Riverside County SELPA for more information.

 

Summer Meal Program (S-EBT) SunBucks

Sun Bucks California is a new summer food program. Information is below and on the attached flyer. For questions about the program, pin setup, card replacements, address changes, and eligibility inquiries; call 1-877-328-9677. 

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT), is a new program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Families must use SUN Bucks within 122 days of funds being loaded to their card. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs. SUN Bucks will not affect immigration status.

Will my child get SUN Bucks? 

Your child will automatically get SUN Bucks if:

  • They are age 6 - 18 years and get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal;

OR 

  • They are age 0 - 22 years, attending schools that are part of National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Programs, AND are approved for free or reduced price meals.

    Check with your child's school to make sure your free or reduced-price meal application or Alternative Income Form is on file. Children who are attending Head Start, experiencing homelessness, living in foster care or part of a migrant family are also automatically eligible. 

How do SUN Bucks work? 

Eligible families will get SUN Bucks on an S-EBT card mailed to their home. You do not need to fill out an application. You will get one new SUN Bucks card for each eligible child. You can use SUN Bucks just like a debit card to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains, and dairy at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept CalFresh EBT benefits.

If you have moved after April 30th, please be sure to call 1-877-328-9677 and make sure they have your current address on file. Questions regarding participation in the national school lunch and breakfast programs can be sent to Brian Sousa of the Riverside County Office of Education by calling 951-826-6309, or emailing bsousa@rcoe.us. Information will only be shared with those with rights to that information.