For Immediate Release
February 9, 2016
Contact: Keenan Austin
(202) 724-8105
MEDIA ADVISORY
Results Released on the Impact of the Healthy Schools Act of 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Healthy Schools Act (HSA), a law enacted to reduce obesity rates among students attending public and public charter schools in the District of Columbia. The HSA sought to combat those trends by increasing student access to healthy meals, providing physical education and health-classes, and requiring physical activity during the school day. On February 9th, researchers from American University will present the findings of a five-year independent study, funded by Kaiser Permanente, on the implementation and effects of the HSA.
WHO: Councilmember Mary M. Cheh
Councilmember Yvette Alexander
Councilmember David Grosso
Celeste A. James, Director
Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic States
Anastasia Snelling, Ph.D., R.D., Professor
Dean, American University School of Education
Chair, American University Department of Health Studies
Sarah Irvine Belson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Executive Director, American University
Institute for Innovation in
Education
Amanda Delabar
Principal, Tubman Elementary School
WHAT: Presentation of research findings on the
implementation and impact of
the Healthy Schools Act
WHEN: Tuesday, February 9th at 12:00 pm
WHERE: Mayor's Press Briefing Room - Room G9
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW