Sec. 18. (a) Before July 1, 2007, each school board may establish a coordinated school health advisory council (referred to as the "advisory council" in this section). The advisory council may review the corporation's wellness policies on a yearly basis and suggest to the governing body for approval changes to the policies that comply with the requirements of federal Public Law 111-296 and IC 5-22-15-24(c) before July 1 of each year. The advisory council must hold at least one (1) hearing at which public testimony about the local wellness policy being developed is allowed.
(b) The governing body may appoint the members of the advisory council, which must include the following:
(1) Parents.
(2) Food service directors and staff.
(3) Students.
(4) Nutritionists or certified dietitians.
(5) Health care professionals.
(6) School board members.
(7) A school administrator.
(8) Representatives of interested community organizations.
(c) In adopting a school corporation policy on child nutrition and physical activity policy under federal Public Law 111-296, the governing body may take into consideration recommendations made by the advisory council.
(d) The department shall, in consultation with the state department of health, provide technical assistance to schools, including providing information on health, nutrition, and physical activity, through educational materials and professional development opportunities.
As added by P.L.54-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.135.
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