W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-59

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

Section 126-85-59 - Discrimination Based on Eligibility

59.1. No discrimination shall be made against any student because of inability to pay, nor shall the student's name be published nor identification made in any other way. Students eligible for free or reduced price meals shall not be required to:

59.1.1. work for their meals;

59.1.2. use a separate lunchroom;

59.1.3. go through a separate serving line;

59.1.4. enter the lunchroom through a separate entrance;

59.1.5. eat meals at a different time; nor

59.1.6. eat a different meal from the one sold to students paying the full price.

59.2. It is not considered discrimination to serve meals to students in a separate location and/or at a different time if the students are being disciplined for violation of school policies. However, there must be no difference in treatment of students based on eligibility to pay for meals. In no case shall a student be denied a meal or served a different type of meal as a means of discipline or as a result of discipline for violation of school policies.

59.3. It is not considered discrimination to serve a different meal to the student who requires special consideration due to a disabling condition supported by a physician's statement. The serving of a meal to a student with special dietary needs supported by a statement signed by a recognized medical authority is not considered discrimination.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-59