8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-671-720

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 8VAC20-671-720 - School nutrition

A. Schools with food service shall ensure a diet that (i) consists of nutritionally balanced meals, (ii) includes an adequate variety and quantity of food for the age of students, and (iii) meets minimum requirements of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 7th Edition, December 2010 .

1. All food safety and sanitation procedures shall be followed in accordance with state and federal regulations.

2. Records of menus for all meals served shall be kept on file for six months.

3. Provisions shall be made for special diets when prescribed by a physician or requested by the student or parent because of the student's established religion.

B. In schools where students are required to bring their own lunch, provisions shall be made to ensure a meal for all students.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-671-720

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 24, eff. 8/26/2015.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-321 of the Code of Virginia.