School policy and environment: results from the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000.

Abstract

The school environment contains both physical and psychosocial interventions the physical environment includes the school buildings and school grounds; conditions such as noise, temperature top and lighting; and the biological and chemical agents. The psychosocial environment includes physical and psychological safety and support for students and staff. Students learn best in schools with save supportive and disciplined environments. Effective policies can help create a safe, positive physical and psychological school environment, prevent injuries from occurring at school, and prevents school failure, substance use, and violence...