State Data

Learn which physical education and nutrition policies each state follows, as well as how certain policies are classified state by state. For a description of the CLASS policies and how they are scored, including their data sets and related documents, visit our Methodology page.

State Profiles

Compare how each state has scored, policy by policy, with our library of state profiles. Get customized state reports and charts depicting CLASS codified law scores across all grade levels for each policy area, along with national average comparisons. Also, download full data sets for each state or selected policy.

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Physical Education-Related State Policy Classification System

CLASS Physical Education data sets are updated according to the most recent physical education standards that affect the school physical education environment. Occasionally, data are updated due to changes in policy or coding. Please keep in mind the following as you analyze data:

  • With the exception of recess time, policies for each topic are classified according to grade-level requirements at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
  • A series of dichotomous tracking variables that might potentially enhance or inhibit implementation or impact the individual policy provisions are also coded for the time requirement, staffing, and assessment-related variables.
  • CLASS scores reflect the law into effect in the specified year, not law creation date. The citations for source laws are available in the Physical Education Citation File below.
Students at PE class

School Nutrition Environment State Policy Classification System

CLASS Nutrition data sets are updated according to the most recent nutrition standards that affect the school nutrition environment. Occasionally, data are updated due to changes in policy or coding. Please keep in mind the following as you analyze data:

  • The competitive foods, reimbursable school meal, and nutrition education policies are classified according to grade level requirements at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Grade-level classifications are not made for the remaining topics.
  • A series of dichotomous tracking variables that might potentially enhance or inhibit implementation or impact the individual policy provisions are also coded for all nutrition policy variables.
  • CLASS scores reflect the law into effect in the specified year, not law creation date. The citations for source laws are available in the Nutrition Citation File below.
Students eating a nutritious lunch at school