Policy 3971-4

Facilities - Purpose

The Use of Tabacco Products is Prohibited on School Grounds

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 
Related policies & regulations:  3971-4, 4890, 4890-1, 5420
Legal references:  Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-5716 to 5734 (Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act)

  

1. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in all owned and leased school buildings and facilities, including grounds and all vehicles.  Smoking shall also be prohibited in any area where school staff, students or members of the public may be present or may be affected by smoke including, without limitation, the stands and bleachers of outdoor athletic fields and near the entry of school buildings.  For purposes of this policy, tobacco means any tobacco product (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco), vapor products (such as e-cigarettes), alternative nicotine products, tobacco product lookalikes and products intended to replicate tobacco products either by appearance or effect.
2. Signs will be posted in appropriate areas indicating use of tobacco products is not authorized on school property.