The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) provides active leadership in the identification and dissemination of school health best practices and resources for school policy makers.
Vision
We the TSHAC envision healthier Texans through coordinated school health.
Mission
To provide assistance in establishing a leadership role for DSHS in the support for and delivery of coordinated school health programs and school health services.
Goals
- Active leadership
- Best practices identification and dissemination
- Coordinated school health promotion
Committee Membership
View the committee membership roster.
TSHAC Meetings
View upcoming meeting dates, agendas and past meeting minutes.
Resources
Research and Recommendations to support development of local district health policy
Resources and links to school health information and technical support
Sample documents and other helpful tools developed by school districts
TSHAC Statute and Rules
Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 12, Chapter 1001, Subchapter D, Section 1001.0711, School Health Advisory Committee
Texas Education Code, Title 2, Chapter 38, Subchapter A, Section 38.104, Analysis of Results
Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 37, Subchapter R, Section 37.350: School Health Advisory Committee
Questions about TSHAC?
Email: SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov
Phone: 512-776-7279