N.Y. Public Health Law § 2599-c: School-based childhood obesity prevention and physical activity programs

§ 2599-c. School-based childhood obesity prevention and physical

activity programs. The commissioner, in cooperation with the

commissioners of education and agriculture and markets, and county

boards of cooperative extension, shall encourage the establishment of

school-based childhood obesity prevention and physical activity programs

that promote:

1. A healthy school environment, including physical and aesthetic

surroundings and culture designed to prevent and reduce the incidence

and prevalence of obesity; and

2. Parent/community involvement, including an integrated school,

parent, and community approach for enhancing the health and well-being

of students.