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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines comprehensive school-based programs in its “Guidelines for School Health Programs to Prevent Tobacco Use and Addiction”. The 12 components associated with a comprehensive tobacco free school policy are:
1. Policy includes a statement of rationale for the policy and definitions of tobacco and tobacco use
2. Tobacco is specifically named; not implied by prohibiting drugs
3. All components of the policy are effective 24 hours a day; 365 days per year
4. All school buildings, grounds, campuses, housing, property (including vehicles and buses) whether owned or leased are tobacco free at all times
5. Students are prohibited from possessing and/or using tobacco products on school grounds, at school events, whether on or off district property
6. School staff prohibited from using tobacco products on school grounds, at school events, whether on or off district property
7. Visitors are prohibited from using tobacco products on school grounds, at school events, whether on or off district property
8. Wearing clothing or using other items that advertise or promote tobacco products is prohibited
9. Tobacco advertising and acceptance of gifts, including curriculum, from tobacco companies is prohibited
10. A plan to communicate the policy to all students, employees and visitors is outlined
11. An enforcement plan for students, staff and visitors is outlined
12. An enforcement plan for students and staff that provides cessation resources is outlined
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For more information about tobacco free school policies, visit the Tobacco Free Florida website.