Healthy and Fit School Committees

HFSAC_fact_sheet.pdf

Healthy & Fit School Advisory Committees

What is a HFSAC?

A Healthy & Fit School Advisory Committee is an advisory group of at least six individuals who represent segments of the community (teacher, coach, student, administrator, parent, school nurse, health care professional, community member, food service personnel, custodian, school bus driver, school secretary, school counselor).  The group acts collectively to provide advice to the school regarding school health issues.  HFSAC are committed to creating healthy school environments so students may reach their learning potential. 

Why we need to get a HFSAC started?

	Senate Bill 1627, the Healthy and Fit Kids Act of 2004, requires each public school in Oklahoma to establish a Healthy & Fit School Advisory Committee
	A critical need for effective School Health Programs
	A critical need to improve the health of school age children and adolescents in Oklahoma
	Healthy People 2010 objectives focus on the role of schools in improving the health of young people
	HFSAC can improve the health of schools
	Senate Bill 265, passed in 2005, includes Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees as a component for accreditation
	Senate Bill 1459, passed in 2006, includes resources for Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees

Healthier Schools = Healthier Students, Faculty, & Staff

Healthier Students, Faculty, & Staff = Improved academic achievement, Increased productivity, Increased morale, and Increased retention

For a more detailed fact sheet outlining the Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committees, click on the above pdf link.