W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-27

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-85-27 - Offer Versus Serve for Lunch

27.1. OVS is a serving method designed to reduce food waste and food costs in the National School Lunch Program without jeopardizing the nutritional integrity of the lunches served. It allows senior high school students and, when approved by the local SFA, students in other grades to decline food they do not intend to eat. For definition of OVS, see 3.73. of this policy.

27.2. Senior high schools are required to implement the OVS provision for their students. Senior high school students are students (1) of a high school grade level as determined by state and local educational agencies and (2) enrolled in a senior high school that is recognized as a part of the education system within a state.

27.3. The implementation of the OVS provision in junior high, middle and/or elementary schools is left to the discretion of local SFAs. In schools not implementing OVS a student must take the required five food items lunch in the full portion offered.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-27