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Table of Contents

Local School Wellness Policies Background1
Federal Law1
State Law2
Local School Wellness Policy2
Kansas Wellness Impact Tool3
Wellness Policy Committee3

Guidance and Resources

Title File
Kansas School Wellness Policy Model Guidelines, 2021 Document
Local School Wellness Policy Implementation Flowchart Document
USDA Policy Memo SP 24-2017: Local School Wellness Policy Guidance and Q&As Document
Wellness Policy Best Practices Document
Wellness Policy Impact Playbook Document
What Wellness Committees Can Expect from the Wellness Coach Visit Document

Handouts and Brochures

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Activate Your Rewards Document
Breakfast After the Bell Document
Healthy Celebrations Document
Healthy Fundraising Document
Recess Before Lunch Document
Walk, Bike and Roll to School Document
Creating a Healthier School Environment with School Redesign Document

KSDE Wellness Coach Resources

Title File
Wellness Committee Sample Invitation Document
Wellness Committee Minutes Template Document
Wellness Impact Policy Development Plan Document
Wellness Wins Form Document
Sample News Advisory / Announcement Document
Press Release Template Document
Coaching Session Form Document
Local School Wellness Policy Implementation - What Schools in Kansas Need to Know Document

Other Resources


To keep up to date, regularly check the USDA Child Nutrition Programs' Web site for recently posted regulations, policy clarifications, prototype application materials, and other information. Most recent changes within each chapter are highlighted in yellow.  New guidance is also posted at SNP What's New or in Monthly Updates.