School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

A School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group appointed by the school district to serve at the district level. Members of the SHAC come from different areas of the community and from within the school district. The majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the district. Texas law (Texas Education Code, Title 2, Subtitle F, Chapter 28, Subchapter A, §28.004) requires the establishment of a SHAC for every school district. SHACs are required to meet at least four times each year. 

 

SHACs assist the districts in ensuring that local community values are reflected in health education instruction. Additionally, SHACs play an important role in strengthening the connection between health and learning. They can help parents and community stakeholders reinforce the knowledge and skills children need to stay healthy for a lifetime. 

 

View the resources below for information about starting, running, and maintaining a SHAC. 

In English: School Health Advisory Council: a Guide for Texas School Districts

En Espanol: Consejo Consultivo de Salud Escolar: Guia para los Distritos Escolares de Texas

 

 

BDF		Board Internal Organization: Citizen Advisory Committees		Legal		Local
​CQA		Technology Resources: District, Campus, and Classroom Websites		Legal
FFA		Student Welfare: Wellness and Health Services		Legal		Local
FFEB		Counseling and Mental Health: Mental Health		Legal
EHAA		Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (All Levels)		Legal		Local