22.1-16.4 - Nutrition and physical activity best practices database. - Virginia Statutes

§ 22.1-16.4. Nutrition and physical activity best practices database.

The Department of Education shall develop and maintain a nutrition andphysical activity best practices database. The database shall contain theresults of any wellness-related fitness testing done by local schooldivisions, as well as information on successful programs and policiesimplemented by local school divisions designed to improve nutrition andphysical activity in the public schools. This information may include (i) adescription of the program or policy, (ii) advice on implementation, (iii)any assessment of the program or policy, (iv) a contact person from the localschool division, and (v) any other information the Department deemsappropriate. The database shall be readily accessible to all local schooldivisions in the Commonwealth and the Department of Health. While the Boardshall encourage local school divisions to submit information to the database,no school division shall be required to submit information.

(2008, cc. 47, 398.)