Formed in 1994 by the secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services, the committee has grown to include several federal agencies, and 100 non-governmental organizations that work to improve the health of children and their ability to achieve in school.
Members participate in 1 of 2 self-selected working groups on Mental Health and the Whole School Whole Community Whole Child (WSCC) Model. The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Working Group.
The MH working group amplifies and coordinates communications about school mental health by identifying and collecting resources and disseminating best practices. The working group also supports and facilitates policy implementation through the research of policies and procedures and development of advocacy/policy agendas.
NCCSHS meets once each year as a general body, bringing together representatives of all member organizations. Monthly meetings are held for each of the smaller working groups to focus on current issues in school health and safety.