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Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Policy Continuum

This policy resource is divided into sections based on the five components of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). The continuum identifies meaningful steps along a path toward optimal state, school district or school policy.

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Guide for Physical Education Policy

This chart identifies components of a multi-component physical education policy, recommended policy language, accountability measures and rationale for policy. The Guide for Physical Education Policy can be used to develop and evaluate physical education policy at the state, school district or school level.

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Guide for Recess Policy

This chart identifies components of a recess policy, recommended policy language, accountability measures and rationale for policy. The Guide for Recess Policy can be used to develop and evaluate recess policy at the state, school district or school level.

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State School Health Policy Matrix

The State School Health Policy Matrix outlines relevant state-level policies for various school health areas, including a direct link to the related policy. It also indicates which political entity or agency adopted the policy or issued guidance.

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Partner Advocacy Resources

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