School Wellness Policy
School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment
The Triennial Assessment is due by June 30, 2023, and is comprised of four steps:
- Measure the extent the local wellness policy complies with the USDA wellness policy requirements an model policy language;
- Demonstrate progress made in reaching the goals of the wellness policy;
- Measure the extent of compliance for all schools in the district in meeting the wellness policy requirements; and
- Make the Triennial Assessment results available to the public.
Resources:
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
- 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
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