Local Wellness Policy Assessment Comparison to a Model Policy
The Local Wellness Policy Final Rule requires districts to assess the extent to which their Local Wellness Policy aligns with model policies at least once every three years. Use this form to assess how your policy compares to the Model Policy. Identify the areas of strength and success, as well as the areas the district wants to work on in the coming years. Share this form or include the results on the triennial assessment that is shared with the public.
District Name: Atlanta Public Schools Date: 6/3/2024
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Policy contains specific language regarding nutrition education. |
Yes |
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Policy contains specific language regarding nutrition promotion. |
Yes |
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Policy contains specific language regarding physical activity as part of health education. |
Yes |
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Policy contains specific language regarding increased student activity including physical activity breaks, active academics, and before and after school activities. |
No |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and will address this during our summer meetings. |
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Policy contains specific language regarding health education curriculum requirements on healthy eating. |
No |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and will address this during our summer meetings. |
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Policy contains specific language regarding other activities that promote student wellness. This includes community partnerships, family engagement, staff wellness, and professional learning. |
No |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and will address this during our summer meetings. |
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Policy contains specific language regarding nutrition requirements established by local, state and federal regulations. |
Yes |
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Policy contains specific language regarding competitive foods and beverages. |
Yes |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and working on strengthening this language |
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Policy contains specific language regarding food use in celebrations and rewards. |
Yes |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and working on strengthening this language |
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Policy contains specific language regarding fundraising guidelines. |
Yes |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and working on strengthening this language |
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Policy contains specific language regarding food and beverage marketing in schools. |
Yes |
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Policy contains specific language regarding water availability and promotion. |
No |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and will address this during our summer meetings. |
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Policy contains specific language regarding promotion of healthy food and beverages. |
Yes |
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Policy contains specific language regarding staff qualifications and professional development. |
Yes |
Policy contains language regarding PE qualifications but does not reference professional development |
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Policy contains specific language regarding community involvement, including outreach and communication to the community. |
No |
Wellness Policy revision sub-committee is currently reviewing the current policy and will address this during our summer meetings. |
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School Food Authority (SFA) has convened a Wellness Committee. |
Yes |
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Wellness committee meets at least 4 times per year. |
Yes |
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Committee includes representatives from all school levels and include (to the extent possible) but not limited to: parents and caregivers; students; representatives from school nutrition department; physical education teachers; health education teachers; school health professionals; school health services staff; mental health and social services staff; school administrators; school board members; and the general public. |
Yes |
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The SFA has developed and maintains a plan for managing and coordinating the execution of the policy. This plan delineates roles, responsibilities, actions, and timelines specific to each school. |
Yes |
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The SFA has convened the district wellness committee and facilitate development of and updates to wellness policy and will ensure each school’s compliance with the policy. |
Yes |
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SFA has retained records that document compliance with policy requirements. |
Yes |
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SFA annually informs families and the public of basic policy information. Information included policy content, updates, and implementation status. |
Yes |
Through district website |
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The SFA has evaluated compliance with the policy to assess implementation. The evaluation occurs triennially, and results are posted publicly. If the assessment has not occurred, determines plans for the evaluation. |
Yes |
Triennial assessment completed in June 2024 |
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Following the triennial evaluation, the policy was assessed and updated as needed. If this has not occurred what are plans to assess and update the policy. |
Yes |
Wellness Committee policy review committee scheduled to meet June 2024 |
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