School Wellness - Federal Guidance on School Wellness Policies

All school districts participating in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program are required to develop and implement a school district wellness policy.  School wellness policies are an important tool for parents, local educational agencies (LEAs) and school districts in supporting healthy eating and physical activity at school.

• Final Rule
• Summary of the Final Rule
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Healthy Schools – Local School Wellness Policies
• USDA Team Nutrition
• Local School Wellness Policy: Guidance and Q & A's