Texas School Health Program
Healthy kids do better in school.
Who We Are
The Texas School Health Program envisions a Texas where all school-age children are healthy, ready to learn, and prepared to make lifelong healthy choices. We provide school health leadership, support, and guidance to Texas school districts.
Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, the School Health Program supports education and public health partners with impacting school health issues. Schools play an important role in promoting the health and safety of school-age children as they have direct contact with students for about 6 hours per day. Evidence shows that when schools address students' health needs, they can improve student performance and ease financial constraints.
Our Focus Areas
- Student Chronic Health Services
- Nutrition Environment & Services
- Physical Education & Activity
- School Community Involvement
- School Policies & Guidelines
What We Do
