TOBACCO USE ON SCHOOL PREMISES

Due to health hazards associated with tobacco use, and in accordance with federal and state law, the Board of Education prohibits smoking or other tobacco use in all school buildings, on school property, and at school-sponsored activities.

The District=s smoking policy shall be prominently posted in each building. The Board designates the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee as agent responsible for informing individuals smoking in a non-smoking area that they are in violation of Article 13 of the Public Health Law and/or the federal Pro-Children Act of 1994.

Adoption Date: October 3, 1989

Policy Revision Adoption Date: September 24, 1996