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.