5010 Smoking
Middletown
Policy
Policies
Middletown Public Schools No. 5010
Smoking
Use of Tobacco / Nicotine Use Policy
** **The Middletown School Committee recognizes the danger that the use of nicotine delivery products poses to the health of smokers and non-smokers alike, as well as the potential fire hazard created by smoking materials. Furthermore, the Middletown School Committee recognizes the role that schools play in promoting healthy and socially responsible behavior and its responsibility to students, staff members and the community.
Therefore, the Middletown School Committee prohibits smoking and any other use of tobacco and nicotine delivery products in schools, on school property and grounds, and at all school-related activities regardless of location.
. Student possession of tobacco and nicotine delivery products is prohibited. Moreover, students are prohibited from use of tobacco products while engaged in any school activity.~~ ~~
The Middletown School Committee also mandates that the issue of smoking and other uses of tobacco products is included in the department’s Health Education Curriculum.
R.I.G.L. § 23-20.6-1 et seq.
1st Reading – March 18, 2010
2nd Reading – April 15, 2010
Review - September 18, 2025
3 Year Review Due - September 2028