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Time is running out for eligible families to apply for Summer EBT food benefits. A previous food benefits program saw millions of dollars in potential aid routinely left on the table.

Education Department officials acknowledged ‘multi-year’ reimbursement delays, but vowed to clear the backlog.

Time is running out for eligible families to apply for Summer EBT food benefits. A previous food benefits program saw millions of dollars in potential aid routinely left on the table.

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