School Health Advisory Council

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.
• Texas law 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.
• 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.