There are bound to be more changes than usual for your child in the 2006-2007 school year. This is the deadline that federal law has set for schools to develop a wellness policy. Part of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, this mandate says that schools must:
- Develop goals for nutritional education for children
- Set goals for regular physical activity
- Develop other school activities to promote wellness
- Adhere to nutritional guidelines for all foods available at school, including a la carte foods, vending machine foods, and foods served at school parties
The wellness policy is to be a collaborative effort between school staff, parents, students and other community members. It's not too late to get involved!