1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tobacco-Free Policies for California School Districts and County Offices of Education

2. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Why Tobacco-Free Policies? Public health issue –Protects children, staff, and visitors –Federal law already requires no smoking in school buildings –California law prohibits smoking within 20 feet of entrances –Many public and private institutions prohibit tobacco use

3. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Top Ten Reasons Your School District should be 100% Tobacco-Free

4. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 10 Certified tobacco-free agencies may apply for TUPE competitive grant funding.

5. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 9 Tobacco-free policies reduce the risk of fires due to "smoking materials."

6. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 8 100% TF policies protect schools from the risk of future liability by prohibiting smoking on school premises.

7. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 7 100% Tobacco-free policies prepare students for the reality of tobacco-free workplaces and communities.

8. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 6 The 100% Tobacco-free policy helps ensure compliance with state laws designed to limit access to tobacco by children.

9. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 5 100% Tobacco-free policies comply with Federal Legislation prohibiting smoking inside school buildings.

10. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 4 100% Tobacco-free policies protect children from developing an addiction to a dangerous drug.

11. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 3 Lessons learned in the classroom are reinforced with the 100% Tobacco-free policy.

12. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Number 2 100% Tobacco-free provide positive role modeling by adult employees and visitors.

13. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction #1 Reason Your School District should be 100% Tobacco-Free

14. 100% Tobacco-Free districts provide a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors by reducing exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.

15. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Requirements for Tobacco- Free Policies Prohibition of all tobacco products Communication of board policy and enforcement procedures Permanent signs stating “Tobacco Use is Prohibited” Information about tobacco cessation programs

16. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Prohibition of Tobacco Products Prohibits use of tobacco products –Anytime, anywhere on agency property, owned or leased, –and in agency vehicles Should address use by staff, students, and visitors including joint use of property Recommended it addresses acceptance of tobacco industry funds or materials

17. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Communication of Policy and Enforcement Procedures Clearly communicated to staff, students, parents/guardians, and the larger community –Handbooks –Community newsletters –Sport event announcements Civic use permits

18. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Signage Displayed at all entrances to agency property May be combined with other prohibitions Must prohibit tobacco use, not just smoking

19. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tobacco Cessation Information Made available to staff and students Encourage cessation for staff and students Not required to provide actual services unless specified in TUPE grant

20. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Why Should My District Certify Its Policy? Only certified school districts, direct-funded charter schools, and county offices of education may apply for TUPE funds

21. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction How Does My District Certify Its Policy? School districts and direct-funded charter schools certified by the County Office of Education County Offices of Education certified by the California Department of Education Information available on the CDE’s Tobacco-Free School District Certification Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/at/tobaccofr eecert.asp

22. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Questions on Tobacco-Free Policy Certification? Contact your County Office of Education TUPE Coordinator List available at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/at/countycoordinators.asp Questions on Tobacco-Free Policies? Contact John Lagomarsino 916-323-1540 jlagomarsino@cde.ca.gov