Whereas each student deserves to be challenged academically, exposed to a comprehensive education that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills, and prepared for higher education, meaningful employment in our global economy, and lifelong success; Whereas each student deserves to be supported by qualified, caring adults and receive access to personalized learning; Whereas each student deserves to learn about and practice a healthy lifestyle; Whereas each student deserves to learn in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe; Whereas each student deserves to be actively engaged in learning and connected to the school and broader community; Whereas the consequences of not ensuring that our young people are challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged are clear; Whereas the average graduation rate for United States students rose to 87 percent in 2019–2020, but the graduation rate the same year for students with disabilities was only 71 percent, the rate for English language learners was 71 percent, and the rate for economically disadvantaged students was 81 percent; Whereas the National Academy of Medicine recommends all youth be active for 60 minutes each day, and higher academic achievement, lower absenteeism, and lower incidences of obesity are associated with daily physical activity; Whereas most students consume as many as half their meals in school, schools play a crucial role in teaching children about healthy lifestyles, and students who have access to nutritious school foods and opportunities to learn about healthy foods are less likely to be absent and are more attentive in school