School Wellness Policy

School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment

The Triennial Assessment is due by June 30, 2023, and is comprised of four steps:

1. Measure the extent the local wellness policy complies with the USDA wellness policy requirements an model policy language;
2. Demonstrate progress made in reaching the goals of the wellness policy;
3. Measure the extent of compliance for all schools in the district in meeting the wellness policy requirements; and
4. Make the Triennial Assessment results available to the public.

Resources:

• School Wellness Policy Assessment survey

Triennial Assessment Training:

• Training Webinar recorded November 16, 2022
• Training Resources (including training slide deck and resources to support completing the required four steps)
• Overview: School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment
• WellSAT Policy Review Sign-up (if your school did not complete the 10-question survey at the link in the Resources section above, this may be an option you want to use to complete Step 1)

School Wellness Policy Webinars

• Summary of Local School Wellness Policy Video
  • Video Narrative
• Part 1: Overview of the USDA Local Wellness Policy Rules 
• Power Point and narrative.pdf
• Power Point Slides only

• Part 2: Public Involvement – Final rule and resources
• Power Point and narrative.pdf
• Power Point Slides only

• Part 3: Nutrition Guidelines – All foods available on school campus
• Power Point and narrative.pdf
• Power Point Slides only

• Part 4: Nutrition Education – Set goals and share curriculum
• Power Point and narrative.pdf
• Power Point Slides only

• Part 5: Nutrition Promotion – Ways and resources to promote healthy messages
• Power Point and Narrative
• Power Point Slides only

• Part 6: Physical Activity – Set goals for PA and PE
• Power Point and Narrative
• Power Point Slides only

• Part 7: Public Notification – Tips and examples
• Part 7 Power Point and Narrative. pdf
• Power Point Slides Only

• Part 8: Monitoring & Evaluation – Tools and resources
• Power Point and Narrative Slides

School Wellness Policy Resources

• Summary of the Final Rule – July 2016
• Local School Wellness Guidelines Overview: Elements of Implementation
• Nebraska Local School Wellness Policy Training Resources
• Implementation Guidance Memo
• USDA FNS Website – Team Nutrition Local School Wellness Policy
• USDA School Meals Website – Local Wellness Policy
• USDA School Nutrition Environment and Wellness Resources