Texas Tobacco Laws – for Schools AISD Policy and Student Code of Conduct Compliance, Education & Enforcement

Tobacco Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States Everyday, 1,200 people die from tobacco use (That’s one person every 72 seconds…)

Tobacco and Young Adults 3,000 people under the age of 18 become regular smokers everyday 1,000 of them will eventually die of a tobacco related illness Today, there are approximately 450,000 young people addicted to tobacco who will eventually die of a tobacco related illness

Second-hand Smoke There are over 4,000 chemicals in second- hand smoke 43 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer 15% of cigarette smoke is inhaled by the smoker 85% of the smoke is inhaled by others around the smoker

Quit Facts 83% of current adult smokers wish they had never started smoking 93% of smokers who try to quit resume regular smoking within one year On average, it takes 5-7 quit attempts to succeed

Tobacco-Free School Environment: Tobacco use is prohibited by any person on District premises, at school or school-related activities Tobacco use is prohibited by AISD employees in District vehicles It is illegal for students to possess tobacco products on District premises, at school or school-related activities School personnel shall enforce these policies on school property Senate Bill 1, Texas Education Code, Section and AISD Student Code of Conduct

M.I.P – Tobacco Law Minor in Possession of Tobacco: It is illegal for a person under 18 years of age to possess, purchase, consume or accept a cigarette or tobacco product Health & Safety Code

Provisions of the Law: A person under 18 years of age who possesses, purchases, consumes or accepts a cigarette or tobacco product will be cited for Minor In Possession of Tobacco (M.I.P.)

Penalties for M.I.P. – Tobacco: Class C Misdemeanor Attend an eight hour Tobacco Awareness Class Complete eight to 12 hours of community service Six month loss or delay of your driver’s license $250 fine

Review What is the tobacco law for people under 18 years of age. What is AISD and state law tobacco policy? What is MIP for Tobacco? What are some or all of the penalties for an MIP for Tobacco?