SmokeLess States National Tobacco Policy Initiative: Mission: Long-term, sustainable reduction in tobacco use through changes in social norms and public policy (ETS, Tax, Cessation services/treatment).
SmokeLess States Objectives Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes Restrict Public Tobacco Use Reimbursement for Cessation Services/Treatment Allocate settlement dollars for tobacco prevention and control
Criteria for a SmokeLess State Strong staff and community network (coalition) Capable and committed lead agency Solid environmental assessment Strategic policy focus Cutting-edge strategies Significant match/in-kind resources No direct lobbying
Timeline for New Initiative Phase I awards 3/1/01 (16 states) Phase II awards 6/1/01 (24 states) Phase III applications 11/1/01 (10 unfunded states and 2 caps) Phase III awards 3/1/02 Phase IV applications 2/1/02 (6 states)
Coalition/Grantee Benchmarks Realistic and strategic Appropriate and inclusive Timely--quarterly/annually Accountable Focused and clear
State Strategic Timeline Administrative functions Assessment and evaluation Community input and buy-in Strategic planning Community education before legislative session Session work
National Partners American Legacy Foundation CDC/Office on Smoking and Health RWJF/American Medical Association Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids American Cancer Society American Lung/Heart Associations National Cancer Institute
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