School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

What is a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)? 

Texas Education Code 28.004 requires every district to form a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to consult on health education instruction. The Somerset Academies of Texas SHAC has developed a wellness policy for the district.  A SHAC is a group of individuals representing the Somerset Texas community who provide advice to the district and school board on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning.

Mission Statement

Somerset Academies of Texas shall follow nutrition guidelines that advance student health and reduce childhood obesity and shall promote the general health and wellness of all students by providing quality nutrition education, appropriate physical activity, and other school-based activities.

Purpose

To develop nutritional guidelines and wellness goals in consultation with the local school health advisory council and with involvement from students, parents, the public, school food service administrators, and other administrators.

Join the SHAC

Join SHAC and become active in supporting district initiatives to create healthy learning environments for all children. Email: SHAC@somersetacademytx.org for more information. 

Did you know?

• • SHAC provides solutions to school health issues
  • SHAC makes board recommendations
  • SHAC recommends curriculum

Expectations:

• • Four Meetings per School Year
  • No fees