Each local educational agency that participates in the National School Lunch Program or other federal Child Nutrition programs is required by federal law to establish a local school wellness policy for all schools under its jurisdiction.

Local wellness policies are an important tool for parents, local educational agencies (LEAs) and school districts in promoting student wellness, preventing and reducing childhood obesity, and providing assurance that school meal nutrition guidelines meet the minimum federal school meal standards.Links:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/local-school-wellness-policy
https://www.healthiergeneration.org/
https://foodplanner.healthiergeneration.org/http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/npao/wellness.htm

5041- Student Wellness Policy FINAL 10-8-15