School district facilities, including school vehicles, shall be off limits for all types of tobacco and nicotine products (examples: dissolvables, spit less, snus, chewing, and electronic cigarettes). This requirement extends to students, employees, and visitors. This policy applies at all times, including school-sponsored and nonschool-sponsored events. Persons failing to abide by this request shall be required to extinguish their smoking material, dispose of the tobacco product, or leave the school district premises immediately. It shall be the responsibility of the administration to enforce this policy.
Legal Reference: Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Pub. L. No. 103-227, 108 Stat. 125 (1994). House File 2212, Iowa General Assembly (2008) Iowa Code 142B; 279.8, .9; 297 (2007)
Cross Reference: 905.1 Community Use of School District Buildings, Sites, and Equipment 903.4 Public Conduct on School Premises
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised May 9, 2016