905.02 - Nicotine/Tobacco-Free Environment

Tobacco and nicotine use is prohibited on school district facilities and grounds, including school vehicles. This requirement extends to students, employees and visitors. This policy applies at all times, including school-sponsored and nonschool-sponsored events. Persons failing to abide by this request are required to extinguish their smoking material, dispose of the tobacco, nicotine or other product or leave the school district premises immediately. It is the responsibility of the administration to enforce this policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. 608
                                   Iowa Code §§ 142D; 279.8, .9; 297.

I.C. Iowa Code              Description
Iowa Code § 142D        Smoke-Free Air Act
Iowa Code § 279.8        Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
Iowa Code § 279.9        Directors - Powers and Duties - Controlled Substances
Iowa Code § 297           School Houses/Sites

Cross References  502.08  Search and Seizure
                                       502.08-R(1)  Search and Seizure - Regulation
                                       502.08-E(1)  Search and Seizure - Checklist
                                       903.04  Public Conduct on School Premises
                                       905.01  Community Use of School District Buildings & Sites & Equipment
                                       905.01-R(1)  Community Use of School District Buildings & Sites & Equipment - Regulation
                                       905.01-R(2)  Community Use of School District Buildings & Sites & Equipment - Fees Schedule
                                       905.01-E(1)  Community Use of School District Buildings & Sites & Equipment - Application Form
                                       905.01-E(2)  Community Use of School District Buildings & Sites & Equipment - Indemnity and Liability Insurance Agreement

Approved: 9/19/2016, 10/21/2021, 5/20/2026
Reviewed: 4/22/2026
Revised: 4/22/2026