New York Public Health Law Section 2599-C - School-based childhood obesity prevention and physical activity programs.

  2599-c.  School-based  childhood  obesity  prevention  and physical
  activity  programs.  The   commissioner,   in   cooperation   with   the
  commissioners  of  education  and  agriculture  and  markets, and county
  boards of cooperative extension, shall encourage  the  establishment  of
  school-based childhood obesity prevention and physical activity programs
  that promote:
1.  A  healthy  school  environment,  including physical and aesthetic
  surroundings and culture designed to prevent and  reduce  the  incidence
  and prevalence of obesity; and
2.  Parent/community  involvement,  including  an  integrated  school,
  parent, and community approach for enhancing the health  and  well-being
  of students.

Last modified: February 3, 2019