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Annual Report of State Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools - Updated Report Features New “Honorable Mention” States that Made Progress in 2009
The second annual State Honor Roll™ of Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools, www.StateHonorRoll.com, is a research project of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). This report identifies states with the most comprehensive and preferred statewide public policies supporting people with asthma, food allergies and related allergic diseases in U.S. elementary, middle and high schools. The goal of this report is to identify ongoing, state-level progress towards better school-based policies and practices, and to provide a blueprint for asthma and allergy advocates nationwide.
AAFA research and policy experts, in consultation with leaders in the fields of medicine, education and advocacy, identified a variety of “policy standards” among all 50 states relating to asthma and allergies in schools, grouped in to three categories:
- Medication & Treatment
- Awareness
- School Environment
2009 HONOR ROLL STATES
All six states on last year’s Honor Roll have been re-named to the 2009 list. Congratulations to this year's Honor Roll: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. (See full report below for details, charts and state-by-state data.)
NEW FOR 2009!
This year’s updated report features new and updated content to better assess state progress and standings. This year’s report includes:
- New State Policies for 2009
- New Hyperlinks to Laws and Policies in all 50 States
- New State Rankings on "Extra Credit" Indicators
- New List of "Honorable Mention" States
Researchers determined which states currently have the most supportive asthma and allergy policy standards in place and considered these states to be at the forefront asthma and allergy school advocacy. States with a minimum of 15 of the 18 policy standards in place are named “Honor Roll” states. These states represent good models for policymakers, administrators, teachers, parents and advocates in other states. Additionally, states deemed worthy of “Honorable Mention” in the 2009 report were selected for a variety of meaningful criteria, explained state-by-state in the full report below.
Click on the links below to see detailed state charts and profiles, resources for advocates and other helpful information. Get Involved! Review this report, determine where your state stands on policies protecting people with asthma and allergies, and take action today!
REPORT MATERIALS
DETAILED PROFILES OF 2009 HONOR ROLL STATES
RESOURCES FOR ADVOCATES - TAKE ACTION NOW!
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