U.S States and Direct Certification

Minnesota

File Upload Format- TXT

-Local ID on file does not need to match Edutrak ID

-Matches on Student Full name and DOB- 

Note from 10/21/2025 on how it matches

Confirmed with Ryan that the system first checks for a student ID (if provided) and uses that record to verify a match based on first name, last name, date of birth, and gender.

If no student ID is provided, the system iterates through all records until it finds a match based on those four criteria. Therefore, while the student ID is referenced in the process, it is not the primary determining factor unless explicitly provided.

-MN is the only State that has a Direct Certification student assignment tool

Screenshot of where to Download Text File in MN State Site

Wisconsin

File Upload Format- TXT

*everytime they run a DC file its a full list

Nebraska-

File Upload Format- XLSX

-Matches on Local ID and Edutrak Student ID- these need to match

-Here is a sample File of what needs to imported to the NE State site 

NOTE: for 26/27 NE schools have a pilot program for Reduced meals to be priced at $0.00. Karen noted via Slack: If you are working with Nebraska schools, this is the sentence they want added to the direct certification and NADB letter: If your child(ren) have been approved for reduced-price meal benefits, there is no charge for reimbursable school breakfasts and lunches for students approved for reduced-price meal benefits through the Nebraska Healthy School Meals for All Program. If you are working with Nebraska schools, please update the letters. 

Iowa

File Upload Format - Text Expanded

* If we do not a file upload tool for a particular state, one can be built. We just need a copy of their Direct Certification file.