Section 292.5 - General purpose and scope(a) Summer EBT eligibility is based on the eligibility standards for the NSLP/SBP, which includes children who are income eligible for free or reduced-price school meals based on the Income Eligibility Guidelines published by the Department by notice in the FEDERAL REGISTER and in accordance with the household size and income standards for free and reduced price school meals, and children who are categorically eligible, as defined in § 292.2 .(b) The Income Eligibility Guidelines are published annually and change on July 1. The guidelines in effect on the date of application must be used to determine eligibility.