A School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is a state-mandated advisory council appointed by the school district in accordance with the Texas Education Code. Members represent various segments of the community and may include parents, community members, students, and school staff. The SHAC serves at the district level to provide advice regarding coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning. The committee also assists the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in health education instruction.

The SHAC Committee conducts its work in accordance with Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 28.004 of the Texas Education Code.

The 2026–2027 SHAC meeting dates are:

• September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM

• November 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM

• February 17, 2027 at 4:30 PM

• April 21, 2027 at 4:30 PM

1. It is Texas law.

2. Healthy children learn better.

3. Schools play an important role in teaching healthy habits.

4. Healthy homes and healthy schools support healthy children.

The components of a coordinated school health program include:

• Family and community involvement

• Nutrition services

• Physical education

• Health education

• Counseling, psychological and social services

• Health services

• Healthy school environment

• Health promotion for school staff

Student health and wellness policies adopted by the PTISD Board of Directors are found in FFA (LEGAL) and FFA (LOCAL) with reviews and recommendations from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC).

• American Diabetes Association

• Texas Dept. of State Health Services

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention

• Physical Education