School Health Advisory Council

The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for Gilmer ISD functions in compliance with the Texas Education Code, Section 28.004.  The purpose is to assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction.  The specific duties of SHAC include making recommendations related to health education curriculum and hours of instruction, nutrition and fitness education, appropriate methods for instruction of human sexuality (sexual health) and strategies for a coordinated school health and safety program.