Comprehensive School Health Program Law and Legal Definition
The Comprehensive School Health Program (CSHP) is a national program in the U.S. that helps schools to improve the health of children. CSHP is supported by the American School Health Association (ASHA), a national health organization. The program aims to promote wellness, motivate health improvement, and offer educational opportunities for students, families, and community members.
The CSHP includes eight components. They are:
A health education- suggesting a planned health curriculum for students in grades K-12;
a healthful school environment- for promoting a healthful physical and emotional environment;
school health services- for encouraging, promoting and protecting the health of every child;
a physical education- for promoting regular exercise in schools as part of a healthful lifestyle;
nutrition services- for encouraging balanced, appealing, and varied meals and snacks for students;
counseling services- for supporting evaluations and counseling for students;
community and family involvement- for encouraging the involvement of parents and the community in the schools; and
a health promotion for faculty and staff- for promoting a healthy staff.
Legal Definition list
- Comprehensive Planning
- Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility Services
- Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF)
- Comprehensive Insurance
- Comprehensive Housing Plan
- Comprehensive School Health Program
- Comprehensive Student Work-Learning-Service Program [Education]
- Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Program [Education]
- Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities [Education]
- Compressed Schedule
- Compressed Work Week
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