Wellness Policies

In June 2004, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act was signed into law, making it mandatory for all local education agencies participating in the Federal School Meal Programs to create a Local Wellness Policy by July 2006.

This Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Policy Tool has been designed to help your team create a local wellness policy that meets your district's goals for nutrition and physical activity.

Maine specific wellness policy resources include:

Maine Sample Wellness Policy updated 2009

Local Wellness Policy Assessment Tool updated 2009

Local Wellness Policy Check list updated 2009

Implementation Worksheet

School Wellness Policies: Legislator Policy Brief