W. Va. Code R. § 126-86-2

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

Section 126-86-2 - Purpose

2.1. In West Virginia public schools, federally-funded school nutrition programs are available to provide nutritious food to all students. It is intended that these child nutrition programs remain the main source of foods and beverages available at school. These federal programs have specific requirements to ensure that adequate nutrients are offered to promote health. The Office of Child Nutrition (OCN) is the administering state agency in West Virginia for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will maintain a federal-state agreement with the USDA to operate child nutrition programs, through the OCN. Within the WVDE, the OCN will be tasked with the implementation, oversight, monitoring, provision of technical assistance, and related duties as they pertain to child nutrition programs. WVDE will abide by statutory regulations set forth by USDA and the federal government related to the operation of federally-funded child nutrition programs. In order to preserve high standards of health and wellness for West Virginia students, the OCN will review any federal changes to child nutrition programs and identify areas to maintain or strengthen standards. This policy also provides guidelines and best practices supporting good nutrition and food safety that will help schools take a comprehensive approach toward health and wellness in their school community.