SHAC Purpose

To advise WISD staff and administration on text programs for health and science.
To advise WISD on the selection of curriculum for health, physical education and science.
Discuss and review drug, alcohol, tobacco, and violence prevention curriculum for WISD.
Discuss and review nutritional value of meals served at WISD.

Senate Bill 19 Requirements

Authorizes the State Board of Education to adopt rules mandating daily physical activity for students in grades K-6. The SBOE has since adopted a rule which requires daily physical activity.
Requires every school system to 1) have a School Health Advisory Council, 2) more clearly defines membership, and 3) broadens the scope of the council’s responsibilities to all school health issues.
Directs the Texas Education Agency to make available a coordinate school health curriculum and requires every school system to be trained in its implementation by 2007.

Warren Independent School District