Read the State School Environmental Health Guidelines

On this page, you can access the full Environmental Health Guidelines. Sections are cross-linked so you can easily navigate through the document.

Acknowledgments

• Read the Acknowledgements of the State School Environmental Health Guidelines.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

• Read the Acronyms and Abbreviations used in the State School Environmental Health Guidelines.

Executive Summary

• Read the Executive Summary of the State School Environmental Health Guidelines.

• Fact Sheet about the Development and Implementation of a School Environmental Health Program

1. About the Guidelines
2. The Role of States in Fostering Environmental Health Programs in K-12 Schools
3. Developing a Successful State Environmental Health Program for Schools
   • Step 1: Assess Existing Resources and Infrastructure
   • Step 2: Determine Capacity
   • Step 3: Develop a Plan
   • Step 4: Implement the Program
   • Step 5: Evaluate the Program
   • Step 6: Sustain the Program
4. Resources to Assist States with Environmental Health Programs for Schools
5. IAQ Tools for Schools At-a-Glance
6. Implementing Coordinated School  Environmental Health Guidelines
7. Endnotes

Appendices

• Model K-12 School Environmental Health Program
  • What is a School Environmental Health Program?
  • Getting Started: Tips for Successful Program Development and Implementation
  • How to Use the Model Program
  • Five Key Components of a School Environmental Health Program
  • Additional Opportunities for Promoting Environmental Health In School Facilities
  • Additional Actions to Promote Environmentally Friendly School Facilities
  • Endnotes
• Frequent Questions
• State School Environmental Health Statutes At-a-Glance