This bill amends the Code of West Virginia, specifically section 18A-2-13, to establish mandatory guidelines for the scheduling of full-day and half-day cooks in schools. The bill replaces the previous optional guidelines with a requirement that county boards shall adhere to a minimum ratio of one cook for every 110 meals prepared and served. The bill also updates the meal ranges and corresponding number of cooks needed, with the new ratios reflecting a shift from the previous ranges of meals served.

Additionally, the bill specifies that beginning with the school year 2026-2027, the minimum ratio of school cooks will be enforced as one cook for every 110 meals. This change aims to ensure adequate staffing in school kitchens to meet meal preparation needs effectively. The bill includes various deletions of outdated meal ranges and corresponding cook requirements, streamlining the guidelines to better reflect current needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-2-13