LIS

Virginia Law

Administrative Code

Creating a Report: Check the sections you'd like to appear in the report, then use the "Create Report" button at the bottom of the page to generate your report. Once the report is generated you'll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report.

Virginia Administrative Code
Title 8. Education
Agency 20. State Board of Education
Chapter 290. Regulations Governing School Lunch Sale of Food Items
11/21/2024

8VAC20-290-10. Sale of food items.

The sale of food items in school during the lunch period shall be limited to those items recognized as being components of the school lunch program's Type A lunch and breakfast; the income from the sale of those items shall accrue to the school lunch account.

The following provisions shall apply in implementing this chapter:

1. "Food items" covers both food and drink.

2. "Lunch period" is the time from the beginning of the first lunch period through the end of the last lunch period.

3. This chapter does not prohibit the sale of a la carte items. It does limit the a la carte items to those which can be served as part of the Type A lunch and breakfast such as sandwiches, soup, salads, fruit, fruit juice, desserts, and chocolate milk. A review of the past Type A menus will provide guidance for a la carte items.

4. All income from sale of food items during the lunch period in the lunchroom or other locations in the building shall accrue to the school lunch account.

5. It is strongly recommended that food items sold in high school at times other than the lunch period be of recognized nutritional value and in keeping with federal requirements.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-17 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR270-01-0028 § 1, eff. September 1, 1980.

Website addresses provided in the Virginia Administrative Code to documents incorporated by reference are for the reader's convenience only, may not necessarily be active or current, and should not be relied upon. To ensure the information incorporated by reference is accurate, the reader is encouraged to use the source document described in the regulation.

As a service to the public, the Virginia Administrative Code is provided online by the Virginia General Assembly. We are unable to answer legal questions or respond to requests for legal advice, including application of law to specific fact. To understand and protect your legal rights, you should consult an attorney.