SB 2141 Summary

• Establishes the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Schools Act, creating a voluntary certification program administered by the State Department of Health to recognize schools promoting wellness and healthy behaviors.

• Creates the Oklahoma Healthy Schools Advisory Committee with members representing nonprofits, business organizations, parents, teachers, students, and school boards to develop certification criteria.

• Establishes three certification levels (Basic, Merit, and Excellence) based on meeting minimum criteria in the CDC's Coordinated School Health Program model components.

• Provides monetary rewards to certified schools: $2,500 for Basic, $5,000 for Merit, and $10,000 for Excellence certification, with funds designated for wellness activities like playground improvements and school kitchen equipment.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2010.