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This webinar held on Wednesday May 22, will feature presentations from national telehealth experts who will discuss advances states have made in recent years to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and what challenges still lie ahead for state policymakers. More

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View NCSL comment letters on proposed Federal Rules governing multi-state plans, and standards related to the Essential Health Benefits and more. More

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!A Guide for School Health ProfessionalsReports6/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2070020700A Guide for School Health Professionals
Childhood Obesity - 2012Bill Summaries/ Databases2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2568125681Childhood obesity legislation enacted in 2012.
Childhood Obesity - 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2455824558Childhood Obesity – 2011 Legislative Policy Options
Trans Fat and Menu Labeling LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436214362Overview of Trans Fat Bans and Menu Labeling Legislation.
School Immunization Exemption State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases1/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437614376Provides a 50 state chart of laws related to school requirements and exemptions.
Meningitis State Legislation and LawsBill Summaries/ Databases10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396013960Provides legislative tracking and state laws related to meningitis. Also includes an overview of the issue, a chart documenting state laws and additional resources.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionReports10/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450714507Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Children's Oral Health Policy Issues OverviewReports3/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1449514495Includes information and state examples on the children's oral health policy issues of Medicaid and CHIP, access, workforce, prevention and awareness. Also includes additional resources.
[Webinar] Charting a Course toward Good Food and Good Business: State Options WebinarMultimedia12/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=23873238732011 Webinar: Charting a Course toward Good Food and Good Business: State Options
Not Just a in the Bucket: Drinking Water for SchoolsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2312923129It’s essential for health and improves children’s cognitive performance, but drinking water is not always readily available in some schools; state policies may help.
Immunizations Policy Issues OverviewReports4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438314383A snapshot of immunization laws with a focus on children. Also includes an overview of policy topics, NCSL publications, and additional resources.
Childhood Obesity - 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2215622156Childhood Obesity – 2010 of Legislative Policy Options
Wellness OverviewReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450814508Overview of wellness resources, including those of NCSL and other organizations.
Childhood Obesity Trends - State RatesReports6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1387713877Maps: Percentage of children who were considered overweight and obese in 2007 and 50-state chart; Percentage of children who were considered obese in 2005 and 50-state chart. Also includes data on childhood obesity.
Public Health Herald 7th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1969819698Public Health Herald 7th Issue
Promoting Healthy Communities and Preventing Childhood ObesityBooks4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2010120101To help promote healthier communities and reduce childhood obesity, state policymakers are considering options to increase physical activity and healthy eating.
Public Health Herald 6th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1940419404Public Health Herald 6th Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2009Bill Summaries/ Databases2/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1977619776Childhood Obesity – 2009 of Legislative Policy Options
Webinar: Healthy School Foods – Avenues for InnovationMultimedia2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973319733Healthy School Foods – Avenues for Innovation
Legislative Health Staff Network (LHSN) Preconference: Legislative Summit 2009Meetings7/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1808118081Preconference to NCSL's 2009 Legislative Summit for legislative staff working on health policy issues.
States Act to Prevent Meningitis DeathsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1818918189LegisBrief: Because meningitis has a high mortality rate, immunization is recommended for those at high risk for contracting it, including teens and college freshmen in dorms.
Childhood Obesity - 2008Reports12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388313883Childhood Obesity - 2008
LegisBrief: Body Mass Index Screening for Students: November/December 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388913889
SL Magazine: Nutrition RulesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1707217072Making healthy food choices available to school kids is a priority for many lawmakers.
Childhood Obesity - 2007Bill Summaries/ Databases12/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439814398Overview of 2007 Childhood Obesity Legislation.
Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439714397Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Exemptions for Childhood ImmunizationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391213912LegisBrief: Childhood immunizations are widely used and cost effective. States face increased resistance to these immunizations, based on medical, religious and philosophical or personal reasons. Several states have considered legislation to add or expand exemption policies, even though unvaccinated children risk contracting and spreading vaccine-preventable diseases.
Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases1/12/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439614396Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity BillsBill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1411214112Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills
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