5045 Tobacco/Tobacco Products Use

The Board of Education understands the concern expressed by parents, educators, students, and other community members regarding the adverse effects of tobacco, tobacco products, vapor products, and electronic cigarettes on the individual. Further, the Board is aware of Oklahoma law that prohibits the possession of tobacco by minors. Therefore, the Board of Education establishes the following policy:

In accordance with Oklahoma law and the wishes of parents, educators, and students, tobacco and/or tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco and vapor products/e-cigarettes (as defined in Board Policy #1500), in any form may not be used or possessed by students while on school premises, at school-related events outside school premises, or while in transit to or from school or a school-related event in school-authorized vehicles.

 

Revised 6/10/96

Revised 12/14/98

Revised 1/8/01

Revised 1/14/02

Revised 12/8/03

Revised 12/10/07

Revised 12/9/13

Revised 12/8/14

Revised 12/14/15