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The goal of the Learn committee is to improve the health of youth from birth through college age. The committee is made up of educators, school administrators, youth advocates, college administrators, and governmental agencies. The goal is to eliminate type II diabetes in youth in our City, and reduce the percent of youth who are overweight from 30% to near zero.

Learn #1 - Review vending options to ensure healthy options are available.

Timeframe: 8/30/2009
Responsible Party(ies): Schools
Responsible Committee(s): Learn

Learn #2 - Promote 4 to 6 p.m. daily as “Be Active” time

Timeframe: 4/30/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Schools, City, YMCA
Responsible Committee(s): All

Learn #3 - 2000 Students run half marathon

Timeframe: 5/31/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Schools
Responsible Committee(s): Learn

Learn #4 - New YMCA/City of Lawrence Outdoor Pool developed

Timeframe: 5/31/2010
Responsible Party(ies): YMCA, City, Community
Responsible Committee(s): Live, Play

Learn #5 - Encourage families to limit screen time to two hours per day

Timeframe: 9/30/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Schools, City, YMCA, Business
Responsible Committee(s): All

Learn #6 - Develop healthy food options at schools. Example: new food tray for students that teach portion control and food groups.

Timeframe: 9/30/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Schools
Responsible Committee(s): Learn

Learn #7 - All Lawrence Township students receive annual fitness assessment

Timeframe: 12/31/2010
Responsible Party(ies): City of Lawrence, Hospital
Responsible Committee(s): Learn

Learn #8 - IVY Tech establishes a wellness curriculum for all students at the Lawrence campus.

Timeframe: 12/31/2010
Responsible Party(ies): IVY Tech
Responsible Committee(s): Learn

Learn #9 - Implement Walking School busses

Timeframe: 9/30/2011
Responsible Party(ies): City, Lawrence Township Schools, Neighborhoods
Responsible Committee(s): Live, Learn

Learn #10 - Increase the number of in School Clinics

Timeframe: 12/31/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Hospital, Schools
Responsible Committee(s): Learn