CHPE Advocacy Resources

CDC Healthy Schools works with states, school systems, communities, and national partners to prevent chronic diseases and promote the physical and mental health and well-being of students.

• The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model is CDC's framework for improving health in schools. The WSCC model is student-centered and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based policies and practices and the role of the community in supporting schools.

The Healthy Youth Act requires school districts that offer sex education to provide medically accurate, age-appropriate information.

Last Updated: June 3, 2024