Senate Joint Resolution NO. 85
"Encouraging the local school divisions to promote daily physical activity and reduce childhood obesity."

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Contacting Key Stakeholders

Our group emailed Senator Chapman, two Physical Education teachers, the Harrisonburg School Board Chairwoman, the National Association of School Nurses, and William Howell (speaker of Virginia House of Delegates).

We first emailed Senator Chapman because he is the patron of the Bill SJ Resolution No. 85. We asked him what his ideas would have been for implementing the bill if it had not been blocked.

Physical Education teachers play a vital role in a child's development while they are in the school setting. These teachers have the opportunity to educate children on the importance of exercising daily and eating a healthy diet.

We emailed the Harrisonburg School Board Chairwoman because the school board creates the curriculum and makes important decisions for the public school system.

We also contacted The National Association of School Nurses because we feel that school nurses can play a key role in the education in children about making healthy life style choices.

William Howell was emailed because he is the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. We contacted him about why the bill was blocked and what changes need to be made for the bill to pass.

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