HB 5118
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 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or other universal meal programs. It requires county school boards to identify students eligible for these programs and maximize federal funding for school breakfast and lunch programs. The bill also establishes reporting requirements to track participation and assess the impact of the initiative.
Key provisions
- Requires all eligible schools to apply for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) funding.
- Mandates county school boards to establish and operate school nutrition programs ensuring nutritious meals for all students.
- Directs schools to adopt delivery systems to ensure students have adequate opportunities to eat breakfast.
- Requires schools to track student participation in meal programs.
- Authorizes county boards to use funds to offset the costs of providing free meals.
- Allows schools to continue meal programs if federal funding is terminated.
- Prohibits requiring classroom teachers to participate in school breakfast programs.
- Prioritizes expansion at the local level for under-resourced school districts.
Who is affected
- Students in West Virginia public schools
- County Boards of Education
- State Office of Child Nutrition
- Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
- Joint Committee on Government and Finance
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