Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Education intends to consider promulgating the following regulation: 8VAC20-740, Regulations Governing Nutritional Guidelines for Competitive Foods Sold in Virginia Public Schools. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish nutritional guidelines for all foods sold to students in public schools during the regular school day that are not part of the national school lunch or school breakfast programs. The promulgation of this regulation is in compliance with Chapter 718 of the 2010 Acts of Assembly.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 22.1-207.4 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: December 22, 2010.

Agency Contact: Mrs. Catherine Digilio-Grimes, Director of School Nutrition Programs, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 225-2074, or email catherine.digilio-grimes@doe.virginia.gov.