File: ADC

SMOKING ON SCHOOL PREMISES

Use of tobacco products within the school buildings, school facilities, or on school grounds or school buses by any individual, including school personnel and students, is prohibited at all times.

A staff member determined to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action.

A student determined to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the student discipline code.

This policy shall be promulgated to all staff and students in appropriate handbook(s) and publications.

Signs shall be posted on all school buildings informing the general public of the district policy and requirements of state law.

[Adopted: 3/8/99]

[Reviewed: November 2001]

[Reviewed: March 2011]

LEGAL REFS.:

M.G.L. 71:SECTION 2A