Outline of the state of Texas
State
Texas
Encouraged

Category
Staff Wellness Program

Category
Staff Wellness Program

State law recommends wellness program for school staff.

Texas Education Code Sec. 28.004. LOCAL SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL AND HEALTH EDUCATION INSTRUCTION.

(c)The local school health advisory council’s duties include recommending:

  • (1)the number of hours of instruction to be provided in:

  • (A)health education in kindergarten through grade eight; and

  • (B)if the school district requires health education for high school graduation, health education, including physical health education and mental health education, in grades 9 through 12;

  • (2)policies, procedures, strategies, and curriculum appropriate for specific grade levels designed to prevent physical health concerns, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and mental health concerns, including suicide, through coordination of:

  • (A)health education, which must address physical health concerns and mental health concerns to ensure the integration of physical health education and mental health education;

  • (B)physical education and physical activity;

  • (C)nutrition services;

  • (D)parental involvement;

  • (E)instruction on substance abuse prevention;

  • (F)school health services, including mental health services;

  • (G)a comprehensive school counseling program under Section 33.005;

  • (H)a safe and healthy school environment; and

  • (I)school employee wellness;

Policy Type
Statute