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When focused on building knowledge and changing behavior, these interventions can positively influence the development of lifelong healthy habits in youth. While facilitators and barriers to initial implementation are well documented, less is known about the long-term sustainability of such programs after external support and funding end. This qualitative study examined how inputs, activities, and resources provided during implementation affect the ongoing sustainability of comprehensive health interventions in schools. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with teachers and administrators from low-income, urban elementary schools to explore their experiences and perspectives. Data were analyzed using theory-driven methods guided by the Social Ecological Model and Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child frameworks. Open coding identified critical themes and variables related to sustaining programming post-intervention. 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