Possession, Use, or Sale of Vape/Vape Products

OSSD BOT Policies JCDAH - Student Vaping Policy, and JCDAA - Use of Tobacco and Smoking Devices, recognize that the use of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices, or any tobacco products, is detrimental to the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors and is therefore prohibited at all times.

 

This policy applies to all students, school staff, parents, and any visitors while on school grounds, in school buildings and facilities, on any school bus, on school property, or at school-related activities or school-sponsored events which includes, but is not limited to, athletic events.

All pupils shall be held accountable for any e-cigarettes, vape, or any other form of e-cigarette/vaping products or E-cigarette/vaping paraphernalia which may be located in any vehicle, book bag, locker, or any other personal property of the pupil and for which the pupil is aware of or should have been aware of. The extent of the pupil’s awareness of the presence of any e-cigarettes, vape, or any other form of e-cigarette/vaping products or e-cigarette/vaping paraphernalia shall be determined by school administration and shall be determined by considering all circumstances.
 
In cases in which the school administration determines that the student should have been aware of the presence of any e-cigarettes, vape, or any other form of e-cigarette/vaping products or e-cigarette/vaping paraphernalia by conducting a reasonable inspection of their vehicles, book bags, and other personal property, the student shall be suspended in accordance with subparagraphs A-C above.

 

Any disciplinary action in accordance herewith shall be subject to the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Confiscated items will not be returned to parents.