FILE:  JCDAA

STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDUCT BEHAVIOR CODE/SMOKING
No student shall be allowed to smoke in district buildings, school vehicles, or on the school premises at any time.

Public Act 314 of 1989 prohibits minors from: possessing or smoking cigarettes or cigars; chewing, sucking, or inhaling tobacco or tobacco snuff; or possessing or using tobacco in any form on a public highway, street, alley, park, other lands used for public purposes, or in a public place of business or amusement.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop a plan to assure that the law is followed and review the administrative rules and regulations with the Board.

See "Uniform Code of Discipline and Students' Rights and Responsibilities" handbook, which is made a part of this policy manual, for specific provisions regarding student smoking.

 
LEGAL REFERENCE: MSA 25.282 et.seq.
REVISED: 5-13-03
 

The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan