The Board recognizes that the use of tobacco presents a health hazard which can have serious consequences both for the user and the nonuser and is, therefore, of concern to the District. This policy implements the requirements of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act.

For purposes of this policy, "use of tobacco" shall mean all uses of tobacco, including a cigar, cigarette, pipe, snuff, or any other matter or substances that contain tobacco.

To protect students and staff from an environment noxious to them, and because the Board does not condone the use of tobacco, the Board prohibits the smoking or use of tobacco by any District employee, student, or other person in any District facility or enclosed indoor workplace at any time.

The Superintendent shall cause signs to be posted in all District owned facilities that smoking or use of tobacco is prohibited in the facility or enclosed indoor workplace.

Any person in charge of District owned property or District facility who becomes aware of a violation of this policy shall report said violation to the Office of District and School Security. The Office of District and School Security shall report observed violations to the Florida Department of Health.

A violation of this policy by any District employee shall constitute grounds for appropriate disciplinary action.

F.S. 386.201, 386.202, 386.204, 386.212
20 U.S.C. 6081 et seq., 20 U.S.C. 7182

Revised 12/9/03
Technical 1/17/08