office of school health

About the Hub

The Office of School Health Hub consolidates key resources and information to support safe, in-person learning in TK-12 schools and mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. New resources will be added to the Hub on a routine basis.

Education/Health Partners may request assistance or ask a question: [email protected]

New Resources

CDPH Schools Guidance Has Been Updated
CDPH Epinephrine Standing Order Renewal Now Available!

All CDPH Epinephrine Standing Orders issued prior to January 1, 2025 are now expired, and will no longer be accepted at EpiPen4Schools or local pharmacies. All users who had previously applied for the program will need to apply to renew their standing order. The application process for renewals will be very similar to in the past, however, renewals require an additional step. Per the Terms & Conditions of this standing order, users planning to renew their Epinephrine Standing Order for 2025 will need to complete an additional form which collects data regarding the administration of any epinephrine auto-injectors obtained through the CDPH Epinephrine Standing Order.

Apply to renew your standing order OR start a new Epinephrine Standing Order application here: Epinephrine Standing Order Application.
Epinephrine Standing Order Frequently Asked Questions

Mission

The Office of School Health (OSH) partners with education and health organizations at the state and local level to support the health, safety, and well-being of California’s 7.5 million students, staff, and their communities in the state’s 10,000 TK–12 schools.

Vision

Healthy, safe, and supportive schools for all Californians.

Core Values

Collaboration, Growth, Service, Justice

What We Do

OSH develops and disseminates scientiﬁc guidance, resources, and template school health policies, in collaboration with subject-matter experts across CDPH, among State and local education and health ofﬁcials to advance the well-being and public-health interests of California schools’ students and staff. These resources cover topics including substance use, school ventilation/indoor air quality, behavioral health, and communicable-disease mitigation. OSH also provides technical assistance on guidance, resources, and health-communication tools in support of their school communities.

OSH supports school-based health and wellness centers, in partnership with California School-based Health Alliance (CSHA), other State agencies, and local interest-holders. OSH encourages the establishment and expansion of school and local health programs that provide services directly to students and school communities. OSH also supports and facilitates school-based behavioral health prevention programs.

OSH develops and maintains platforms that coordinate a school-health-focused community built with local interest-holders who implement guidance and stay up to date on the latest trends. OSH maintains a school hub that curates and convenes school health resources for ease of access and hosts biweekly School Health Webinars to showcase local efforts and keep the community informed of new information, tools, and programs that support student health and well-being.

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