FILE:  JCDAA

Cf:  EB

STUDENT SMOKING/USE OF TOBACCO

Student possession or use of any tobacco product, smokeless tobacco, or any smoking object/device, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes, advanced personal vaporizers, vape pens, vape mods and similar devices, shall be prohibited on and in all West Baton Rouge Parish School Board property and vehicles, and at all school-sponsored or school-approved functions.

School Board property shall include any elementary or secondary school buildings or grounds, buildings, portable buildings, field houses, stadiums, equipment storage areas, vacant land, or any other property owned, operated, or leased by the School Board.

Parental permission to smoke or use tobacco does not exempt a student from this policy.

Violations shall subject the student to appropriate disciplinary action.

Revised:  November 28, 2018

Ref:    20 USC 6083 (Non-smoking Policy for Children's Services)

La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:240, 17:416, 40:1291.1, 40:1291.2, 40:1291.3, 40:1291.11, 40:1291.21

Board minutes, 11-28-18

West Baton Rouge Parish School Board