Notifications
Information about the county office of education's tobacco-free schools policy and enforcement procedures shall be communicated clearly to employees, parents/guardians, students, and the community. (Health and Safety Code 104420)
(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)
(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
The County Superintendent of Schools or designee shall ensure that signs stating "Tobacco use is prohibited" are prominently displayed at all entrances to school property. (Health and Safety Code 104420, 104559)
Enforcement/Discipline
Any employee or student who violates the COE's tobacco-free schools policy shall be asked to refrain from smoking and shall be subject to disciplinary action as appropriate.
(cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)
The County Superintendent or designee shall not be required to physically eject a nonemployee who is smoking or to request that the nonemployee refrain from smoking under circumstances involving a risk of physical harm to the COE or any employee. (Labor Code 6404.5)
Regulation INYO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
approved: December 6, 2018 Independence, California