This bill proposes amendments to the Code of West Virginia, specifically 18A-2-13, to establish mandatory guidelines for the staffing of school cooks based on the number of meals prepared and served. The current optional guidelines will be replaced with a requirement that county boards shall adhere to a minimum ratio of one cook for every 110 meals. The bill outlines a new structure for the number of cooks required based on the number of meals, with the previous meal ranges being updated to reflect this new ratio.

Additionally, the bill specifies that beginning with the school year 2026-2027, the minimum ratio of school cooks will be enforced, ensuring that schools are adequately staffed to meet meal preparation needs. The changes aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of meal service in schools by ensuring that there are enough cooks to handle the volume of meals served.

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