5512 - USE OF TOBACCO BY STUDENTS
The Board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco products presents a health hazard which can have serious consequences both for the user and the nonuser, including the effects of secondhand smoke and vapor/aerosol exposure, and is, therefore, of concern to the Board.
In order to protect students and employees who choose not to use tobacco products from an environment noxious to them and potentially damaging to their health, the Board prohibits the use of tobacco products on District premises, in District vehicles, and in all school buildings owned and/or operated by the District.
The Board prohibits the use, consumption, display, activation, promotion, sale, or possession of tobacco product by students in District buildings, on District property (owned or leased), in District vehicles, and at any District-related event.
For purposes of this policy:
“electronic smoking device” means any device that may be used to deliver any aerosolized or vaporized substance to the person inhaling from the device including, but not limited to, an e-cigarette (including, but not limited to, “JUUL”, “NJOY,” “BREEZE,” “Puff Bar,” etc.), e-cigar, e-pipe, vape pen, or e-hookah;
Electronic smoking device includes any component, part, or accessory of the device and also includes any substance that may be aerosolized or vaporized by such device, whether or not the substance contains nicotine. Electronic smoking device does not include drugs, devices, or combination products authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.“off-campus, schools-sponsored event” means any event sponsored by the school or School District that is not on school property including, but not limited to, sporting events, day camps, field trips, dances, or theatrical productions;
“tobacco industry” means manufacturers, distributors, or wholesalers of tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (e.g., Juul, Altria);
This includes parent companies and subsidiaries.“tobacco product” means 1) any product containing, made of, or derived from tobacco or nicotine (including synthetic nicotine) that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether inhaled, absorbed, or ingested by any other means including, but not limited to, a cigarette, a cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus; 2) any electronic smoking device and any substances that may be aerosolized or vaporized by such device, whether or not the substance contains nicotine; or 3) any component, part, or accessory of 1) or 2) whether or not any of these contains tobacco or nicotine including, but not limited to, filters, rolling papers, blunt or hemp wraps, hookahs, and pipes;
Tobacco product does not mean drugs, devices, or combination products authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act."use of a tobacco product" means any of the following:
inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made, or derived from nicotine, tobacco, marijuana, or other plant, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for inhalation (use of a tobacco product includes using an electronic smoking device);
the carrying by a person of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other lighted smoking device;
the chewing of a tobacco product;
the placing of a tobacco product within a person's mouth.
In order to protect students and staff who choose not to use tobacco products from an environment noxious to them, the Board prohibits the possession, consumption, purchase or attempt to purchase and/or use of tobacco or tobacco substitute products by students at all times (twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week) on Board premises, in Board-owned vehicles, within any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for by the Board, and/or used to provide education or library services to children, and at all Board-sponsored events, school grounds, athletic facilities and any school-related event.
Advertising/Promotion
In accordance with Policy 9700.01, tobacco product advertising is prohibited on school grounds, in all school-sponsored publications, and at all school-sponsored events.
The promotion of tobacco products, including clothing, bags, lighters, gear, technology accessories, signs, structures, vehicles, fliers, other personal articles, or any other product or paraphernalia is not permitted on school grounds, in school vehicles, or at school or District-sponsored events.
No one on behalf of the District may solicit or accept any contributions, gifts, or money from the tobacco industry - to include, but not be limited to, donations, monies for sponsorships/scholarships, advertising, promotions, loans or support for equipment, uniforms, and sports and/or training facilities.
Notification
Signage will be posted throughout the District. Students will be provided notice of this policy through student handbooks.
Announcements will be made during home athletic events both before the event and during intermission, as well as at all school functions where deemed appropriate.
Educational Programming
Tobacco-use prevention education shall be coordinated with the other components of the school health program and shall be evidence-based, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive.
The curriculum for this education program shall not be paid for or developed by the tobacco industry.
Staff responsible for teaching tobacco-use prevention education shall have adequate pre-service training and participate in ongoing professional development activities to effectively deliver education programming. Preparation and professional development activities shall provide basic knowledge about the effects of tobacco use and effects of peer pressure on tobacco use combined with effective instructional techniques and strategies and program-specific activities.
Students who violate this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code and in accordance with policies of the Board. Students subject to such action may also be referred for smoking cessation treatment, support, and a graduated set of evidence-based, supportive disciplinary practices that promote recovery and reduction of tobacco product addiction and dependence, including information about My Life My Quit, the State of Michigan’s teen quit program.
Revised 5/9/11
Revised 12/6/19
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