This county has adopted the following policy provisions:
- A purpose statement or rationale making it clear why the policy is necessary.
- Clear definitions of key terms like “tobacco” and “tobacco use.”
- A definition for “tobacco” and/or “tobacco use” which includes any product containing nicotine, whether synthetic or natural.
- Prohibits students from possession, use, or sale of tobacco products at all times, on all school district property, and at off-campus school-sponsored events.
- Prohibits administrators, staff, and visitors from the use or sale of tobacco products at all times, on all school district property, and at off-campus school-sponsored events.
- Prohibits promotion of tobacco products.
- Prohibits acceptance of gifts from companies related to the tobacco (and/or vaping) industries.
- Requires communication or notification of the policy via signage.
- Requires age and culturally appropriate tobacco prevention education of all students.
- Includes a narrow exception for limited use of FDA-approved cessation products which contain nicotine.
- Provides opportunities for students and staff to access cessation resources and/or support.
- Requires periodic evaluation of the policy and any programs or procedures related to the policy.
- Percentage that currently use cigarettes, cigars, smokeless, hookah, or electronic vapor products. Addresses student enforcement (without requiring punitive or harmful consequences which remove students from the classroom).
- Addresses staff enforcement.
- Clearly defines visitor enforcement.
Percentage that currently use cigarettes, cigars, smokeless, hookah, or electronic vapor products in 2025
- Youth: 9.8%
- High School Students: 16.3%
- Middle School Students: 5.7%
