# W. Va. Code § 15-5-6A: Temporary suspension of nutrition standards in public schools

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S6A

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15-5-6A
- **Heading:** Temporary suspension of nutrition standards in public schools
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15 / Article 5 / Section 6A

## Text

This section is operative only during the existence of a state of emergency or state of preparedness proclaimed by the Governor or by concurrent resolution of the Legislature. During a state of emergency or state of preparedness, the Governor or the Legislature may, to facilitate uninterrupted days of instruction, temporarily suspend legislative rules establishing nutrition standards for foods and beverages distributed to students in public schools during the school day: Provided, That safe alternative foods and beverages are available for distribution to students: Provided, however, That the temporary suspension of nutrition standards permitted by this section is limited to the geographic area affected by the state of emergency or state of preparedness and a report of any such action be made to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-1 §15-5-1. Policy and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-2 §15-5-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-3 §15-5-3. Division of Emergency Management created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-5 §15-5-5. General powers of the Governor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-6 §15-5-6. Proclamation of a state of emergency or state of preparedness by the Governor or the Legislature; additional powers of the Governor during a state of emergency or state of preparedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-6A §15-5-6a. Temporary suspension of nutrition standards in public schools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S6A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-7 §15-5-7. Mobile support units.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-8 §15-5-8. Local organization for emergency services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-9 §15-5-9. Mutual aid agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-10 §15-5-10. Regional organizations for emergency services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-11 §15-5-11. Immunity and exemption; "duly qualified emergency service worker" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-12 §15-5-12. Liability to sheltered persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-13 §15-5-13. Appropriations; acceptance of services, gifts, grants, and loans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-5-14 §15-5-14. Political activity of emergency service organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A5_S14.md)

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