Massachusetts Proposes Weighing, Measuring Students
The Patrick administration plan also includes height and weight measurements for all public school first-, fourth-, seventh-, and 10th-graders, to determine whether they are overweight. Results would be sent home to parents along with diet and exercise recommendations.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,477848,00.html
Wonder what the follow-up will be if child remains overweight. It's also puzzling how there's no money for basic school supplies yet money for a new program.
The Patrick administration plan also includes height and weight measurements for all public school first-, fourth-, seventh-, and 10th-graders, to determine whether they are overweight. Results would be sent home to parents along with diet and exercise recommendations.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,477848,00.html
Wonder what the follow-up will be if child remains overweight. It's also puzzling how there's no money for basic school supplies yet money for a new program.