By addressing health, mental health, and safety issues (including transportation and motor vehicle safety), schools can improve students’ academic performance today and contribute to their increased longevity and productivity long after they leave school.

Refer to the Table of Contents for more information about the information provided in each chapter.

Refer to the Appendices for additional information, such as Healthy People 2010 objectives, cultural competency, and strategies for teaching health and safety.

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The editors extend their acknowledgement and appreciation to the many hundreds of professional association members and members of the public who took time to read these guidelines when they were posted on the Internet in draft form. Comments, suggestions, additions and corrections that were sent to us as a result of these efforts were essential to both the quality and utility of these guidelines.

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