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WV HB4871
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
- County boards of education must make vegetarian meal options available to students in school nutrition programs, provided meals comply with federal National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program guidelines
- Schools may require advance requests for vegetarian meals with reasonable deadlines for menu planning, food ordering, and preparation
- If no advance request is submitted following board procedures, schools are not required to provide a vegetarian option that day
- County boards have authority to determine implementation methods including request forms, duration of request validity, menu planning, and meal service logistics
- The State Board of Education may promulgate rules to guide county boards and ensure compliance with federal nutrition requirements
Legislative Description
Make available vegetarian meal option for students enrolled in schools, provided that such meals comply with all applicable federal nutritional guidelines
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/17/2026
Public Education1/30/2026
Education1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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