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Healthy Schools Toolkit

Overview

Healthy Schools

Educational attainment is a key factor in determining lifelong health. Differences in access to education begin early in life. Pre-school is often expensive or unavailable for children from many low-income families, making them less prepared for starting school. 

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Policies

A policy is a specific statement that guides decision-making. It indicates a commitment of the local legislative body to a particular course of action. A policy is based on and helps implement a general plan’s vision. Programs can be short- or long-term groupings of projects or services that help achieve policy goals.

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Designs & Engineering Standards

A rule or measure establishing a level of quality or quantity that must be complied with or satisfied, related to infrastructure, materials, or physical design.

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Measuring Success

Refers to the collection of data and utilization of measuring tools to assess progress toward a goal. Includes indicators, baselines, and benchmarks.