Rules of the School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida
Title 6Gx50
Chapter 7. Facilities and Operations
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Policy 7.19Tobacco Products

The following policy has been adopted to conform with Florida's Clean Indoor Air Act:

  1. Smoking is prohibited inside all School Board Facilities and all School Board vehicles.

  2. Adult smoking areas may be designated on School Board campuses outside of School Board Facilities. The area so designated must be at least 50 feet from any exit door.

  3. Non-adult student use of tobacco products is prohibited on school campuses, at school sponsored functions or on school buses.

  4. For purpose of this policy, an adult is an individual 18 years of age or older.

  5. Modifications

    6. By electing to provide designated smoking areas on School Board campuses but not in School Board facilities, the Board shall not be required to make fixed structural or other physical modifications in providing these areas.

  6. Posting of Signs and Policy

The principal/department head shall post this policy in a conspicuous location.

Authority:230.22(2), FS (State Law Effective 10/1/92)
Implemented:230.23(4), FS
History:Revised: April 6, 1982; December 11, 1985; September 16, 1992

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