Assessment and Planning

Accesses documents and links to federal and state requirements and legislation.

Reviews steps in policy development and resources.

Provides examples of policies from California school districts and other federal, state, and local agencies.

Furnishes resources for implementing school policies.

Presents policy evaluation tools, reports, and research.

Offers tips from districts that have developed policies and links to their web sites.

Supplies links to nutrition and physical activity trainings, and other organizations with resources for policy development.

Includes frequently asked questions about policy development.

These pages were developed to respond to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. This legislation requires school districts receiving federal funding for child nutrition programs to establish Local School Wellness Policies by the beginning of the 2006–2007 school year.

The site is organized into eight sections, select a graphic to access the pages related to each topic. The Policy News section highlights new resources or additions to the web pages, and Questions and Comments sends your comments or questions to the CHKRC staff.

POLICY NEWS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Healthy Youth! Local Wellness Policy Tools & Resources
These tools and resources include the Institute of Medicine’s guidance for implementing school wellness policies, California Project LEAN’s materials for engaging parents in school wellness, and many other facts sheets and guides for making positive school nutrition and physical activity changes.

School Nutrition Association – Local School Wellness Policies and Related News
This resource includes publications, real-life examples, inspiration, and practical ideas for school communities to foster healthy eating habits in children.

HealthierUS School Challenge
This USDA initiative recognizes schools that promote meal participation, meal quality, nutrition education, and physical activity through school wellness policies.