HB 1835 -- School Health Programs

Sponsor:  Bland

This bill requires the State Board of Education to establish a
Coordinated Health Program Board by January 1, 2009.  By
January 1, 2010, the health board must make available to every
school district a coordinated health program on the prevention of
obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type II diabetes in
elementary and secondary students.  The state board in
cooperation with the Department of Health and Senior Services may
provide the training, and school districts may participate in the
appropriate training and implement the program in each elementary
and secondary school in their district.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm