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SB61: Nutrition and physical activity best practices database; Department of Education to develop.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Janet Howell (D-32)
Janet Howell
(D-32)
Served: 1992–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
03/05/2008: signed by governor
Summary
Board of Education; best practices database. Requires the Board of Education to develop a database of local school divisions' best practices regarding nutrition and physical education, including results of wellness-related fitness assessments. The database shall be accessible to all local school divisions and the Department of Health, and no school division shall be required to submit information to the database.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/14/2008, 01/23/2008, 01/23/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/20/2008, 02/22/2008, 02/22/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/28/2008 and 02/28/2008.
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Introduced: 2007-12-28
Status: signed by governor
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Comments
Children these days are overweight, it is very disappointing. In all reality it ticks me off to see kids out of shape and unhealthy. I believe that it leads to depression, low self-esteem, and much more negative repercussions. I walk down the halls in high school everyday and I see a generation that is being torn down because they stuff their face so much with unhealthy foods. I believe that this bill is a great proposal, but not only should the school be getting involved the parents should also. Keep the parents informed so they can take part in their child's well being. The database should be mandatory and used to evaluate the student’s progress and available to the parents. The students will be identified by their student I.D. number for privacy.
After evaluating the information gathered, the teachers should sit one on one with their student and help them set up a plan to stick to so they can get in shape or stay in shape.
Begin this in the middle schools where the time is available for this to be processed and completed. Start in the 1st quarter and evaluate the student at the end of every quarter. The results in the end should be positive as long as the motivation, support and encouragement are given to the student.
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