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24/7 Tobacco Free Schools

24/7 Tobacco Free Schools. Values and Benefits Provides positive role modeling Reduces children’s observation of tobacco Supports prevention messages in classrooms Provides a safe environment for students Complies with Federal Legislation. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools. State and Federal Laws

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24/7 Tobacco Free Schools

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  1. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools Values and Benefits • Provides positive role modeling • Reduces children’s observation of tobacco • Supports prevention messages in classrooms • Provides a safe environment for students • Complies with Federal Legislation

  2. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools State and Federal Laws • State Law: KRS 438.350, 438.050, OAG 81-295, KRS 160.290, KRS 160.340, KRS 161.180, OAG 91-137, P.L. 107-110 (No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 • Federal Law: Pro-Children Act of 1994

  3. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools Support for a 100% Tobacco Free School Policy • Are you aware of any feedback regarding the current tobacco policy for your school or district? • Is there discussion or interest about implementing a 100% tobacco free school policy? • Have there been efforts in the past to develop or propose a 100% tobacco free school policy? • What proportion of students, staff, and community would support a 100% tobacco free school policy? • Describe strategies needed to increase support for a 100% tobacco free school policy.

  4. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools Partnerships and Coalitions • Medical or Dental Community • Clergy or Youth Ministers • Respiratory Therapist • Coaches or people who work with youth • FRYSC • School nurses • PTA/PTO • Site-based council members

  5. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools Community Organizations • Asthma Coalition • American Cancer Society • American Lung Association • American Heart Association • Cooperative Extension Services • Law Enforcement • Kentucky Cancer Program

  6. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools Role of Youth • Are there any active groups or clubs run by students with tobacco prevention as one of their main goals? (TATU, HOT, etc.) • What role can youth in your school or district play in advancing a 100% tobacco free school policy?

  7. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools The Power of Youth • Advocate for policy change • Project a powerful voice • Expose tobacco industry tactics • Offer energy and vitality • Reflect genuine concern • Bring diverse representation and provide generational insight • Invoke creativity and innovation • Mobilize their peers

  8. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools Resources 100% Tobacco-Free Schools: Health Policy for Healthy Learning http://site.kytobaccofreeschools.com Best Practices User Guide: Youth Engagement http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco

  9. 24/7 Tobacco Free Schools Bobbye Gray, RN Nurse Consultant Tobacco Prevention and Cessation (502) 564-9358 ext. 3858 Bobbye.gray@ky.gov

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