DRAFTING AND REVISING SCHOOL POLICIES

This section is divided into 4 areas

A. The State of Health-Related Policies in Today's Schools
B. The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS)
C. The Pediatrician's Role in Influencing School Health Policy
D. An Exercise: Assisting a School with Emergency Care Policies

This presentation will discuss the present status of school health policies for the pediatrician wishing to become involved with schools. The presentation addresses resources the pediatrician can use to influence the implementation of existing policies and the design of new policies. Participants should acquire a general understanding of the many areas covered by school health and safety policies and the variety of roles for the pediatrician within the school and community.

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A. THE STATE OF HEALTH-RELATED POLICIES IN TODAY'S SCHOOLS

1. Background
2. Frequently Asked Questions about School Health Policies

B. THE SCHOOL HEALTH POLICIES AND PROGRAMS STUDY (SHPPS)

1. What Is the School Health Policies and Programs Study?
2. Why Is the School Health Policies and Programs Study Important?

C. THE PEDIATRICIAN'S ROLE IN INFLUENCING SCHOOL POLICY

1. How Expertise of Pediatricians Can Influence School Policy
2. Steps Pediatricians Can Take to Influence School Policy
3. Resources for Pediatricians Seeking to Change School Policy

D. AN EXERCISE: ASSISTING A SCHOOL WITH EMERGENCY CARE POLICIES

RESOURCES

HANDOUTS

School Health Policy Checklist