Outline of the state of Missouri
State
Missouri
Addressed

Category
Health Education K-12 Curriculum—Tobacco Use—HS

Category
Health Education K-12 Curriculum—Tobacco Use—HS

State law addresses tobacco use.

Missouri Code of State Regulations 5 20-200.260 Academic Standard

(G) Health/Physical Education. In health/physical education, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of-

    1. Structures of, functions of, and relationships among human body systems;
    1. Principles and practices of physical and mental health (such as personal health habits, nutrition, stress management);
    1. Diseases and methods for prevention, treatment and control;
    1. Principles of movement and physical fitness;
    1. Methods used to assess health, reduce risk factors, and avoid high risk behaviors (such as violence, tobacco, alcohol and other drug use);
    1. Consumer health issues (such as the effects of mass media and technology on safety and health); and
    1. Responses to emergency situations.
Policy Type
Regulation

Model Local Wellness Policy Procedures

This model local wellness policy from the Missouri School Board Association states that tobacco use prevention education will focus on all grades, with a particular emphasis on middle school and reinforcement in all later grades, and will be participatory and developmentally appropriate.

Policy Type
Non-codified