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School and district level zero tolerance policies
Require school officials to apply predetermined consequences for certain infractions, regardless of situational context or circumstances; consequences are usually severe (e.g., suspension or expulsion)
School breakfast programs
Support programs to provide students with a nutritious breakfast in the cafeteria, from grab and go carts in hallways, or in classrooms
School dental programs
Provide sealants, fluoride treatment, screening, and other preventive dental care on school grounds via partnerships with dental professionals
School food & beverage restrictions
Limit access to competitive foods and beverages in schools via restrictions on foods that are not provided through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
School fruit & vegetable gardens
Establish designated areas where students can garden with guidance, often with nutrition and food preparation lessons and opportunities for taste tasting and hands-on learning
School fundraiser restrictions
Prohibit the sale of unhealthy foods such as sugar sweetened beverages, candy, and other non-nutritious snacks at school fundraisers, often as part of a broader nutrition policy
School nutrition standards
Regulate the quality of food that can be sold to students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), à la carte options, vending machines, etc.
School or community-based abstinence-only education
Promote abstinence from sexual activity, generally only with mention of condoms and birth control to highlight failure rates
School-based health centers
Provide health care services on school premises to attending elementary, middle, and high school students; physical and mental health services provided by teams of nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians
School-based health centers with reproductive health services
Provide reproductive health care services such as counseling, contraception, and testing in middle and high school-based health centers