Stevensville School District

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS

Tobacco Free Policy

The District maintains tobacco-free buildings and grounds. Tobacco includes but is not limited cigarettes, cigars, snuff, pipe smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, vapor product, alternative nicotine product or any other tobacco or nicotine delivery innovation.

Use of tobacco or nicotine products in a public school building or on public school property is prohibited, unless used in a classroom or on other school property as part of a lecture, demonstration, or educational forum sanctioned by a school administrator or faculty member, concerning the risks associated with using tobacco products or in connection with Native American cultural activities. For the purpose of this policy, “public school building or public school property” means:

• Public land, fixtures, buildings, or other property owned or occupied by an institution for the teaching of minor children, that is established and maintained under the laws of the state of Montana at public expense; and
• Includes playgrounds, school steps, parking lots, administration buildings, athletic facilities, gymnasiums, locker rooms, and school vehicles.

Violation of the policy by students and staff will be subject to actions outlined in District discipline policies.

Use of FDA-approved cessation devices may be permitted at school buildings and on school grounds with the approval of the building administrator.

Legal Reference:
§ 20-1-220, MCA Use of tobacco product in public school building or on public school property prohibited
§ 50-40-104(4)(e), MCA Smoking in enclosed public places prohibited – notice to public – place where prohibition inapplicable
ARM 37.111.825(5) Health Supervision and Maintenance U.S.C. 1996, 1996a American Indian Religious Freedom Act

Policy History:
Adopted on: February 5, 2002
Reviewed on: April 14, 2015; July 2020
Revised on: September 2020