Advocacy & Legislation

the VERMONT Agency of Education

SHAPE America’s new National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards — released in March 2024 — provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student. For these standards to become required in schools or districts, states must formally adopt or adapt them through a regulatory process.

While SHAPE America led the development process, and the standards reflect broad input from practitioners across the country, the intent is for states to review, adapt and adopt the standards in ways that best meet the needs of their students, educators and educational priorities.

In 2024, The Vermont State Board of Education adopted both the new National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards to guide curriculum development. These standards outline the knowledge and skills students across Vermont should acquire through a high-quality health education program.

the American Heart Association

During a cardiac emergency, having a clear, well-developed plan can mean the difference between life and death. The American Heart Association can help your school create a state-compliant Cardiac Emergency Response Plan.

Stay up to date with the Vermont Chapter of the American Heart Association by visiting their Vermont Newsroom.

Our SHAPE VT contact at the American Heart Association is Tina Zuk and you can reeach here at [email protected]

SHAPE Vermont Statement on
Quality Health Education in all Vermont Schools

Key STATE LEVEL RESOURCES

Education Stakeholders

Vermont Advocacy Tools

Be an advocate for physical activity, health and physical education in Vermont. Find your local legislator and invite them into your classroom or gymnasium!