This contribution represents a partial project in the field of health education in the “School and health in the 21st century” research layout. The project focuses mainly on scientific verification of the implementation of the “Health for everyone in the 21st century” programme in particular conditions at Czech schools. The project encompasses monitoring of initial conditions, as well as current changes in the course of the “Health 21” programme, including the analysis of the conditions of the successful implementation of its targets. This contribution features a general analysis of educational documents and projects concerning health support at elementary schools, as well as certain conclusions regarding the verification of initial conditions for health education at elementary schools