ยง 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.