MS HB902

Requires grades 9-12 students to receive 20 hours per school year of healthy living instruction in addition to existing physical education requirements.

Mandates that health education curriculum promote making healthy choices in nutrition, exercise, and behavior, with all instruction age and grade appropriate.

Requires the Legislature to appropriate funds for the State Department of Education to employ a physical activity coordinator with specified qualifications to assist districts with physical education and activity program implementation.

Establishes local school health councils in each school district to develop wellness plans addressing obesity prevention, cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, and other health risks through coordinated health, nutrition, and physical activity programs.

Effective date is July 1, 2011.