District Wellness Policy

Wellness Policy and Guidelines

In June 2017, the Jeffco Board of Education adopted a new federally-required Local Wellness Policy.

This policy impacts health and wellness in Jeffco Schools, with specific improvements to nutrition standards related to marketing, and foods offered (not sold) to students.

Click here to access the Family and Classroom Resource

Recursos de alimentación compartidos por familias ysalones de clase (En español)

See Wellness Policy Guidelines for details and implementation guidance

Click here for an overview of the changes to Wellness Policy and new Guidelines

In summary, the new standards will include:

• Holiday Celebrations- Offer at least half "healthier" food options (using the district definition of healthier or your one customized by your school).

• Birthdays- Starting in SY 2018/19, birthday recognition/celebrations should not include shared food (e.g. food brought in by families for students to share).

• Rewards- Do not offer food as a reward for behavior or academic performance, unless approved as a need by school leadership.