2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 17 - Education
Chapter 13 - Special Nutrition
§ 141. Program standards
(a) In addition to all requirements of applicable federal law, each school food authority shall administer special nutrition programs that:
(1) meet minimum nutritional standards established by the Commissioner of Education;
(2) include in the regular dietary program, when feasible, locally-grown or produced foods;
(3) consider student views on food desirability, without sacrificing nutritional standards;
(4) coordinate with school principals and student representatives, a program designed to diminish waste of foods;
(5) serve lunches free and/or at a reduced price to all children who are determined by the Commissioner to be eligible for such meals under applicable federal law;
(6) are available to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or handicap;
(7) maintain a nonprofit school food service;
(8) maintain necessary facilities for sanitary storing, preparing, and serving of food; and
(9) observe all laws for storage, preparation, and service of food under proper sanitation and health standards.
(b) The Commissioner of Education is authorized to enforce the standards required by this section, including the applicability of additional federal standards, through appropriate action.
(c) The Commissioner of Education may adjust the standards required under this section for administration of any Federal Special Milk Program, School Breakfast Program, or any other program authorized by this Chapter whenever such adjustment is required to qualify such program for federal funding.
