Health and Physical Education Newsletter
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Below you will find information related to the following topics.
- 2023-2024 Annual School Health Survey—Deadline May 24, 2024
- Health Education and Physical Education Informative Session—April 4, 2024
- Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day—April 5, 2024
The 2023-2024 Annual School Health Survey is now available. Additional information regarding the survey and the link to participate are provided in the March 21, 2024, To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) Letter.
Districts and open-enrollment charter schools must complete the 2023-2024 survey on or before 5:00 pm (Central) on May 24, 2024.
For questions related to the survey, please email healthandsafety@tea.texas.gov.
TEA will be hosting an informative session for health and physical education administrators and educators providing updates regarding health education and physical education. The session will also review fitness assessment requirements and options for data submission, school health survey requirements, and the required report on physical education. Please see registration information below. (Session will not be recorded.)
April 4, 2024, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm (Central)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93704877534
Meeting ID: 937 0487 7534
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqd-2gqTwvGdAqMHMLg-OdLsZ-rPBGHFBQ
House Bill (HB) 3991, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, added new Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.9073 designating the first Friday in April as Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day in public schools to promote awareness of the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. School nutrition teams and health educators can use Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) resources and their own activities as they encourage students to eat fruits and vegetables. For more information and to explore TDA materials please visit the Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day Resources webpage.
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Barney Fudge
Health and Physical Education Coordinator
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
barney.fudge@tea.texas.gov
Phone: 512-463-9581
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