W. Va. Code R. § 126-86-14

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 126-86-14 - Rewards and Penalties

14.1. LEA are prohibited from penalizing students due to unpaid and/or outstanding meal debt. This includes, but is not limited to: denial of meals, prohibition of participating in extracurricular activities, the denial of participation in graduation, and/or the refusal of transcript requests. Students shall not be denied a meal or served an alternative meal as a result of unpaid meal debt. All communication addressing financial matters shall be directed to parents/guardians. Practices, including but not limited to, putting stickers or wristbands on children to remind parents/guardians to pay unpaid fees, are prohibited. Schools are prohibited from identifying or stigmatizing students with meal debt or requiring them to complete chores or work in exchange for meals.

14.2. Food and beverages shall not be offered as a reward and/or used as a means of punishment or disciplinary action for any student during the school day.