11.9.c.1.Q. Initial Temporary Authorization for School Nutrition Director. -- The applicant for licensure must provide evidence of satisfying the following:

1.9.i. Initial Temporary Authorization for School Nutrition Director. The applicant for licensure must provide evidence of satisfying the following: hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA, including six semester hours of coursework related to nutrition, food, and/or food service management, or WVDE-approved training as provided by the Office of Child Nutrition within 90 days of the start date; and provide evidence of at least eight hours of food safety training obtained no more than five years prior to or within 30 days of start date; and receive the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the applicant is the most qualified candidate for the position.

18.11 Assignment of School Nutrition Director. -- Beginning with assignments made for the 2002-2003 school year, an individual assigned as a School Nutrition Director must hold a temporary authorization endorsed for School Nutrition Director.

9.1.a. Initial Temporary Authorization for School Nutrition Director. -- The applicant for licensure must provideevidence of satisfying the following:

• 9.1.a.1. Degree. -- At a minimum, hold a bachelor's degree and a minimum 2.5 GPA including six semester hours of coursework related to nutrition, food, and/or food service management or WVDE approved training as provided by the OCN. The six semester hours or approved training must be completed within 90 days of the start date; AND

• 9.1.a.2. Food Safety Training. -- The applicant for licensure must provide evidence of at least eight hours of food safety training obtained no more than five years prior to or within 30 days of start date; AND

• 9.1.a.3. Recommendation of the County Superintendent. -- Receive the recommendation of the county superintendent in the county in which the applicant is employed verifying that the applicant is the most qualified candidate for the position.