The Coalition for Healthier Schools, coordinated by Healthy Schools Network, has released a new state of the states report, Toward Healthy Schools 2015. The report cites multiple studies documenting the benefits of healthy indoor learning environments on attendance and achievement, then presents state-level data and policy summaries. A detailed narrative notes progress at US EPA and the Department of Education in encouraging states, but also urges swifter actions by federal and state agencies to address justice and equity for children. The report’s primary finding is that “ALL public and private school children should be considered at elevated risk of health and learning difficulties due solely to the unexamined and or unaddressed environmental health risks in their schools and the lack of public health services for children at risk or with suspected exposures.” Press Release: Healthy Schools 2015
Report - Towards Healthy Schools 2015
