HB 2821
Provide for statewide participation in the federal Community Eligibility Provision for its duration
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand access to free school meals for all West Virginia students by encouraging all eligible schools to participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or other universal meal programs. It requires school districts to actively seek out and apply for CEP funding and to maximize federal funding for school breakfast and lunch programs. The bill also establishes reporting requirements to track participation and assess the impact of these initiatives.
Key provisions
- Requires all eligible schools to apply for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) funding.
- Mandates school districts to maximize federal funding for school breakfast and lunch programs.
- Establishes reporting requirements for school participation rates and program impacts.
- Allows schools to utilize nonprofit funds to offset the costs of providing free meals.
- Authorizes counties to continue meal programs at their own expense if federal funding is terminated.
- Clarifies that classroom teachers are not required to participate in breakfast program operations.
- Encourages schools to implement delivery systems that ensure all students have access to breakfast.
- Promotes collaboration between county boards of education and the State Office of Child Nutrition.
Who is affected
- Students in West Virginia public schools
- School districts in West Virginia
- Parents and guardians of students
- The State Board of Education
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