Using tobacco products in any form is hazardous to the health of students and may present a safety hazard in the school. Smoking tobacco, using tobacco products and/or possessing tobacco materials by students is not permitted on school buses, in school buildings, on school grounds at any time, or at school-sponsored events as required by the School Code of Illinois.

Students and parents/guardians shall be advised of this policy in a manner deemed appropriate by the building principal. In addition information about the hazards of smoking shall be included in the curriculum.

If a staff member finds a student possessing or using smoking materials and/or tobacco products in violation of this policy, the student shall be disciplined by the administration on an individual basis. Disciplinary measures may include personal counseling, withholding of privileges and/or suspension for a period of up to ten (10) days. In all cases the parent/guardian shall be advised and their cooperation shall be sought.

Given reasonable grounds for suspicion, school officials may search for and seize tobacco products brought onto buses or school property.

Organizations sponsoring activities in the schools shall be made aware of this policy and shall be expected to take appropriate disciplinary measures. Failure to do so could result in cancellation of that organization's privilege to use District facilities.

105 5/34-18.11
U.S.D.O.E. Memorandum, 1995
20 USC 6081 et seq.