Regulations
Book:	Regulations
Section:	5000
Title:	Student Health and Wellness
Legal Basis:
Number:	5008	Adopted:
Status:	Active	Effective:	06/01/2009

Policy Detail

I. PURPOSE

In compliance with federal law 108-265, Child Nutrition and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Reauthorization Act of 2004, the Fairfax County School Board establishes a wellness policy for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) that promotes student health and contributes to the reduction of childhood obesity. The components of the local wellness policy include nutrition education, physical education, nutrition guidelines for all foods available during the school day, and other activities that promote student wellness.

Created on 02/02/2009 at 12:36 PM by Debbie A Hensley. Last update on 06/01/2009 by Debbie A Hensley.