The bill amends the West Virginia Code to establish the "Summer Feeding for All" initiative, which mandates 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 bill stipulates that county boards must provide their survey results, along with a summary of activities and any findings or recommendations, to the West Virginia Office of Child Nutrition.

Significant changes in the bill include the transition from permissive language to mandatory requirements, as indicated by the insertion of "shall" in place of "may" for the county public school systems and boards. The bill also removes the authority for public schools to include assessments and plans for feeding students during non-instructional or remote learning days in their crisis response plans. The West Virginia Office of Child Nutrition is tasked with monitoring these activities and sharing successful program initiatives across counties to enhance the Summer Feeding for All program.

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