Tobacco, Electronic Delivery Systems, & Related Products

Smoking or use of tobacco or products containing tobacco in any form (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff) in or on any real property owned or leased by a District school, including school buses owned or leased by the District or other school vehicles, or property utilized for school-sanctioned events is prohibited. Students who violate this policy, at any school-sanctioned event, may be subject to legal proceedings in addition to student disciplinary measures. With the exception of recognized tobacco cessation products, this policy’s prohibition includes any tobacco or nicotine delivery system or product. Specifically, the prohibition includes any product that is manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, or under any other name or descriptor.

1st Offense: Possession or use of any tobacco/nicotine product will result in a 3 day In School Suspension.

2nd Offense: Possession or use of any tobacco/nicotine product will result in a 3 day out of school suspension.

3rd Offense: Possession or use of any tobacco/nicotine product will result in a 5 day out of school suspension.