West Virginia HB4871 mandates vegetarian meal options in public schools, provided they meet federal nutritional guidelines.

West Virginia HB4871 requires county boards of education to offer vegetarian meal options in public schools, ensuring these meals comply with federal nutritional guidelines. The bill allows for local implementation, including advance request procedures, menu planning, and meal service logistics. It emphasizes that this requirement does not alter existing medical or disability-based dietary accommodation laws. The State Board of Education is authorized to create rules to guide county boards in complying with federal school nutrition requirements.

West Virginia HB4871 mandates vegetarian meal options in public schools, provided they meet federal nutritional guidelines.

West Virginia HB4871 requires county boards of education to offer vegetarian meal options in public schools, ensuring these meals comply with federal nutritional guidelines. The bill allows for local implementation, including advance request procedures, menu planning, and meal service logistics. It emphasizes that this requirement does not alter existing medical or disability-based dietary accommodation laws. The State Board of Education is authorized to create rules to guide county boards in complying with federal school nutrition requirements.