We are happy to continue to provide resources that you can use to educate the school community about the importance of preventing students' tobacco and vape use and helping them quit if they are already using. The TUPE Office continues to encourage schools to avoid harsh disciplinary measures when dealing with students who are caught using tobacco products. We encourage administrators to take advantage of the free Youth Vaping Alternative Program Education (YVAPE) program which will help you address tobacco-use violations in a manner that helps students dealing with addiction without harming academic achievement. Here's to a great year!
- California Department of Education (CDE) TUPE Office
Resources:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to 15 online retailers for selling and/or distributing unauthorized e-cigarette products packaged to look like youth-appealing characters, school supplies, toys, and drinks.
Download a summary of all the free resources that Stanford REACH Lab currently has available. Use the QR code included in the flyer to obtain additional information, including how to contact the Stanford Team.
Read this article published by the Public Health Law Center (PHLC) to learn more about what proposition covers, the implications for tobacco retailers, and potential challenges to implementation.
Download educational materials for adults who want to learn more on talking to kids about the dangers of vaping. Materials show examples of common vaping devices and describe some of the telltale signs that someone is vaping. Click to learn more!
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices: Nicotine Repackaged fact sheet is designed for school district administrators and principals to address the alarming increase in use of e-cigarettes among students.
Click to access a library of self-paced trainings for students, parents/caregivers, school staff and communities on building resilience, relationship building, stress coping and so much more.
To learn more on alternative interventions and ways to implement, click to download "Alternatives to Suspension: Student Tobacco and Substance Use", developed by the California School-Based Health Alliance.
VisionCreate a tobacco and vape-free generation in California.
Mission To prevent and reduce tobacco and vape use among California school-aged youth.
