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100% Tobacco-Free Schools Program

100% Tobacco-Free Schools Program. Mark Ezzell, Director 100% Tobacco-Free Campuses. What is a 100% Tobacco Free School?.

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100% Tobacco-Free Schools Program

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  1. 100% Tobacco-Free Schools Program Mark Ezzell, Director 100% Tobacco-Free Campuses

  2. What is a 100% Tobacco Free School? A school system with a district wide policy that prohibits all tobacco use by students, school staff, and visitors on school property, in school vehicles, and at school functions at all times.

  3. Milestones • HWTF became involved in 2003 in working with school boards to adopt TFS • Before HWTF involvement- 14 TFS districts • After HWTF involvement- ALL DISTRICTS • 2005 study showing that systems with well-established TFS policies have 40% fewer youth smokers • State law now requires every school district in NC to adopt and implement a 100% tobacco-free schools policy (effective August 2008)

  4. HWTF Resources to schools • Signs, banners & floor stands • Cessation Resources • Compliance Manual • Local and State Expertise • Local implementation trainings • Individualized assistance

  5. SERVICES • Monitor compliance and address compliance issues • TFS compliance manuals and other materials • TFS signs to schools built since the school system’s adoption date • Trainings to local school systems • Technical Assistance as needed

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