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Student Wellness Policy

Comparison of our Local Wellness Policy to a model Wellness Policy

Below are the areas of our policy that match or exceed a model Policy  

  • Identify one or more school district and/or school official(s) who have the authority and responsibility for ensuring that each school complies with the LWP-”Lead Wellness Official”
  • Include language describing the methods for informing the public (including caregivers, students, and others in the community) about the LWP and any updates to the policy on an annual basis posted on website annually 
  • Include language requiring that at least once every three years, the following is measured and made available to the public:
    • The extent to which schools comply with the LWP
    • The extent to which the LWP compares to model local school wellness policies
    • The progress made in attaining the goals of the LWP
  • Include nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold on the school campus* during the school day* that are consistent with federal regulations for school meals and the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards* (Smart Snacks)
  • Include standards for all foods and beverages offered*, but not sold, to students during the school day(e.g., for classroom parties or classroom snacks brought by caregivers)
  • Include specific goals for nutrition education* and nutrition promotion* activities
  • Include requirements for marketing and advertising on the school campus during the school day of only those foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks
  • Include specific goals for physical activity opportunities
  • Include specific goals for other school-based activities that promote student wellness