West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 126 - Education
Title 126 - PROCEDURAL RULE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Series 126-085 - POLICIES OF OPERATION MANUAL - CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS (4320)
Section 126-85-62 - Application Selection

62.1.1. Random sampling consists of selecting and verifying three percent of applications on file. Procedures have been developed to provide a method for the random selection of free/reduced applications. Documentation of the random selection is to be kept on file at the school.

62.1.2. Focused sampling consists of (1) selecting and verifying a minimum of one percent or 1,000 of total applications selected from non-food stamp households claiming monthly income within $100 or yearly incomes within $1,200 of the income eligibility limit for free or reduced price meals plus (2) the lesser of one-half percent or 500 applications of food stamp households that provide food stamp case numbers in lieu of income information. Procedures have been developed to provide a method for the focused sampling selection of free/reduced applications. Documentation of the focused sampling will be kept on file at the school. Selection of Option 2 for verification purposes shall be the responsibility of the WVDE or the SFA and not the individual schools.