The bill amends the West Virginia Feed to Achieve Act by mandating that every county public school system conduct an annual survey to assess students' non-school eating patterns and the availability of nutritious food when schools are closed. Each county board is required to collect and compile information on food resources available during non-school days and distribute this information to all students. Additionally, the county boards must provide their survey results, activity summaries, and any related findings or recommendations to the West Virginia Office of Child Nutrition.

The bill also removes the authority for public schools to include in their crisis response plans an assessment and plan for feeding students during noninstructional or remote learning days. Instead, it emphasizes the role of the West Virginia Office of Child Nutrition in monitoring these activities and facilitating the sharing of successful program initiatives across counties to enhance the Summer Feeding for All program. The changes aim to improve food security for students and encourage innovative solutions to address their nutritional needs outside of school hours.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5D-6
Committee Substitute: 18-5D-6