Local Wellness School Policy
Provides links to tools and resources for schools to assist with the development of local wellness policies in accordance with federal law.… Read More
The final report of the Partnering4Health three-year project funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The overall goal of CDC’s funding was to implement, evaluate, and disseminate evidence- and practice-based community health activities that promote health equity and eventually lead to a five percent reduction in the rate of death and disability due to tobacco use, a three percent reduction in the prevalence of obesity and a three percent reduction in the rates of death and disability due to diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Provides links to tools and resources for schools to assist with the development of local wellness policies in accordance with federal law.… Read More
Describes physical activity and healthy eating strategies undertaken by states that have shown promise in helping schools address and prevent childhood obesity.… Read More
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network… Read More
RAND Corporation… Read More
Policy and state-related resources, including state policies regarding student rights to possess and self-administer prescribed medications for asthma and anaphylaxis… Read More
National Association of State Boards of Education… Read More
CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health… Read More
MMWR 2008;57(30);822-825… Read More
NASBE School Health Policy Database… Read More
Policy recommendations for immediate, practical changes at the federal level to help close the achievement gap and create a healthy future for all children.… Read More
NASBE’s policy guide provides direction to states, school districts, and schools on establishing an overall policy framework for school health programs, and covers such topics as tobacco-use prevention, asthma management,...… Read More