Bill > HB4641

This bill aims to formally establish and codify the existing guidelines for nutritionally adequate school breakfasts and lunches within West Virginia law, ensuring these standards align with federal regulations and national dietary recommendations. It defines "nutritionally adequate breakfast" and "nutritionally adequate lunch" by referencing specific sections of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which outlines the federal School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program meal patterns. The bill also mandates that if federal programs allow more added sugar or sodium than the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend, the State Department of Education, in collaboration with child nutrition and cafeteria worker representatives, must develop specific recommendations for maximum daily added sugar and sodium intake for each grade level, prioritizing nutrient-dense foods. Furthermore, it reinforces the requirement for county boards of education to operate school nutrition programs that make these nutritionally adequate meals available to all students, and it encourages participation in federal programs like the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) to maximize federal funding and provide meals at no cost to students where possible.

Education, Health and Social Services

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