School Health Policy

                "A solid foundation of policy is critical as it provides assurance
                 that high-level decision makers support school health goals that
                 can be sustained over the years."
                                                       Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

South Dakota Model Wellness Policy: This Model Wellness Policy was approved by the  South Dakota Board of Education on September 20, 2005, and is to be used by schools as guidance in developing their own wellness policies. http://doe.sd.gov/oess/cans/training/wellnesspolicy.asp

Fit, Healthy, Ready to Learn contains broad policy language that has been researched and constitutes effective school health programs related to nutrition and physical activity.
http://www.nasbe.org

The Department of Health exercises no control over the content of outside sites linked on www.HealthySD.gov and provides the links for informational purposes only. This information is not a substitute for medical care.