The Board of Education bans the use of all tobacco products anywhere on school property at all times. This includes the use of tobacco within school buildings, in school vehicles, or anywhere on school grounds at anytime. Students are not permitted to be in possession of tobacco products at any time on school property.
The policy shall be prominently posted in each building. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall be responsible for informing individuals using tobacco on school premises that they are in violation of Board policy.
Cross-ref: 5312.3, Smoking
9530, Smoking on School Premises by Staff Members
Ref: Education Law Section 409 (2); 3020-a(4)
Goals 2000 Educate America Act Section 1014, etc. (the Pro-Children Act of 1994)
Public Health Law Article 13-E; ยงยง206; 340; 347
Public Health Law Section 1399-(O) (8)
Note: Prior policies, Policy Manual, 1301.1; 4009.1; 9040, revised (also replacing prior policy, 1301)
Questionnaire
*Public Health Law requires the adoption of written policy regarding smoking on school
premises.
Policy Adopted: July 24, 1996 Wayne Central School District
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