Education policy making in the United States occurs at the federal, state, local education agency (e.g., district), and school levels. Although policies often pass from one level to another, levels may approach topics differently or prioritize some topics over others. District-level policy may, for instance, be a precursor for broader state-level policy to be enacted in the future.
In January 2019, Child Trends, in partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP) and EMT Associates, released an analysis of how state laws and regulations address key school health topics aligned to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) framework. This study, led by IHRP, complements that initial work by exploring how local education agencies (LEAs), including both public school districts and charter LEAs, address a selection of school health topics in their policies, and how LEA policy coverage compares to coverage in the laws and regulations of 20 strategically selected states. The goal of this study is to begin to understand whether certain topics have momentum at either the state or district levels, and what opportunities may exist to better align and integrate school health policies.
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Appendix A: Methods
Appendix B: Coding Rubric
National Overview
Health Education
Physical Education
Nutrition
Health Services
Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
Social and Emotional Climate
Physical Environment
Employee Wellness
Family Engagement
Community Involvement
WSCC References
Alaska
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Indiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
Washington
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