HB 2813
Limiting the amount of carbohydrates served to children during a school day to a total of 75g per day
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to limit the total amount of carbohydrates served to children during the school day to 75 grams. It requires county boards of education to establish and enforce this limit, potentially impacting school lunch programs through funding restrictions for non-compliance. The bill also aims to improve school nutrition programs through the Feed to Achieve initiative and data collection on student participation.
Key provisions
- Limits total carbohydrate servings for children in school meals to 75 grams per day.
- Requires county boards of education to establish and enforce this carbohydrate limit.
- Potentially restricts funding for school lunch programs for schools that do not comply with the limit.
- Encourages collaboration between county boards of education and county health departments to implement the limit.
- Mandates reporting on student participation in school nutrition programs to relevant legislative committees.
- Allows for the continuation of school nutrition programs at the county’s expense if federal funding is terminated.
- Addresses breakfast delivery systems to ensure adequate student access.
- Supports the Feed to Achieve initiative to provide healthy meals to elementary students.
Who is affected
- Students in West Virginia public schools
- County Boards of Education
- State Office of Child Nutrition
- Elementary School Students
- Parents and Guardians
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