The bill aims to establish the Summer Feeding for All Program in West Virginia, which seeks to address food insecurity among students during summer and non-school periods. It emphasizes the need for county school boards to conduct annual assessments of students' eating patterns and the availability of nutritious food when schools are closed. The bill mandates that each county school board shall compile and distribute information regarding local food resources available to students in need, ensuring that these resources are accessible to all children facing food insecurity.

Additionally, the bill requires county school boards to provide training opportunities for entities that may qualify as feeding sites, ensuring they are equipped to operate effectively. The West Virginia Office of Child Nutrition is tasked with monitoring these initiatives and facilitating the sharing of successful program strategies across counties. The legislation reflects a commitment to empowering local school systems to innovate and collaborate in providing essential food resources to students outside of traditional school hours.

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Introduced Version: 18-5D-6