Background: Although models such as the coordinated school health program (CSHP) are widely available to address student health needs, school professionals have been unconvinced that scarce resources should be allocated to improving student health. Concern that attention may be diverted from meeting academic accountability goals is often seen as a…

School nurses throughout Delaware completed surveys regarding the needs of students with asthma and services and accommodations available for them. Asthma was a significant problem among students. Many protocols were in place for administering medication. Several measures were used to modify school environments to improve air quality and reduce…

For nearly 40 years, the Delaware School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) has been improving school health education and services in the state. The SHAC has recommended policies to the Delaware Board of Education and state legislature, conducted conferences and workshops, published information, and helped develop health education curricula.…