The model utilized in this study was designed to meet the need for analysis of policy as one step in the process of describing the general status of school health service programs in a state. The findings of this study indicated that most schools in Virginia are characterized by inadequate health programs when compared to recommended policies. (DS)

Student health aide programs for college students have been instrumental in nutrition improvement, medication compliance, general preventive medicine, and in aiding in the mental health delivery system. In this study, headaches and upper respiratory infections constituted a significant percentage of the total visits to the health aide. (JN)