JICG
TOBACCO  USE  BY  STUDENTS

In order to protect students and staff members from the hazards of smoking and from an environment noxious to nonsmokers, the Board prohibits the possession, smoking, or use of tobacco, tobacco substitutes, electronic cigarettes/vaporizer pens, e-liquids, or other vapor products by students in the following locations:

●  School buildings.

●  School grounds.

●  School buses or other District vehicles.

●  Off-campus school-sponsored events.

●  School parking lots.

●  School playing fields.

For purposes of this policy, "smoking" shall mean all uses of tobacco, e-liquids, or other vapor products as listed above.

The penalty for possession and/or use of tobacco, e-liquids, or other vapor products will be determined by the Superintendent.  Such penalties may include suspension from school.

A student may be recommended for expulsion from school when there is evidence of repeated and continuous disregard of regulations and policies of the school related to possession and use of tobacco, e-liquids, or other vapor products. 

The Superintendent may establish the procedures necessary to implement this policy.

Under the provisions of A.R.S. 36-798.03, a person who violates the prohibition is guilty of committing a petty offense.

Adopted:  September 26, 2017

LEGAL REF.: 
A.R.S. 
13-3622
15-341
36-798.03
20 U.S.C. 6083

CROSS REF.: 
GBED - Smoking by Staff Members
KFAA - Smoking on School Premises at Public Functions