HB 757 -- Coordinated School Health Programs

Sponsor:  Grill

This bill authorizes each local school district to develop a
coordinated school health program during the 2009-2010 school
year and implement it by the next school year.  The Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will establish program
guidelines in consultation with the Department of Health and
Senior Services.  The bill creates the positions of school health
coordinator and specialist in physical education within DESE.
The coordinator will oversee the implementation of the health
programs and provide continuing support for them.  The specialist
will help with implementation of physical education programs and
provide information on professional development for instructors.
Each elementary and secondary school district must integrate 90
minutes of physical activity a week into the school day for its
students.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am