School Health Policy
Policies — including laws, mandates, regulations, standards, resolutions, and guidelines—provide a foundation for school district practices and procedures. Sound school health policies
- Inform, support, and direct individuals throughout the school system
- Reassure families, students, and school staff that safety and health protection measures are in place
- Provide legal protection for schools
- Help contain or prevent controversy
CDC and its funded partners provide information, tools, and resources to support school health policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Spotlight On
Journal of School Health
Executive Summary [PDF - 330 KB]
Data & Statistics
Sample School Health Policies
Find examples of school- and state-level policies and laws:
State-Level School Health Policy Database
National Association of State Boards of Education
- Page last reviewed: August 25, 2015
- Page last updated: August 25, 2015
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