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This toolkit was developed to assist school districts in adopting comprehensive 100% tobacco free policies, including resources, policy principles, development, implementation, and communication strategies

How to fill out tobacco school toolkit

How to fill out Tobacco Free School Toolkit

1. Gather the necessary materials and information related to your school's tobacco-free policies.
2. Review the Tobacco Free School Toolkit guidelines thoroughly.
3. Complete the 'School Information' section with relevant details about your institution.
4. Fill out the 'Current Tobacco Use Policies' section by detailing existing rules and regulations.
5. Assess and document the school's current tobacco use prevention programs in the designated section.
6. Provide evidence and data about tobacco use among students and staff when prompted.
7. Outline the proposed action plan for enhancing tobacco-free initiatives at the school.
8. Involve stakeholders by soliciting input from students, parents, and staff.
9. Review your completed toolkit for accuracy and completeness before submission.

Who needs Tobacco Free School Toolkit?

1. School administrators who want to establish or enhance tobacco-free policies.
2. Teachers and staff seeking to promote a healthier school environment.
3. Parents looking to understand and support tobacco-free initiatives.
4. Health educators and community organizations interested in tobacco prevention.
5. Students advocating for a smoke-free school atmosphere.

People Also Ask about

What does it mean when it says tobacco free?

“Tobacco-free” means that smoking of tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco-like product, plant or substance, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form is prohibited.

How can schools promote tobacco-free environments?

The guidelines recommend that all schools a) develop and enforce a school policy on tobacco use, b) provide instruction about the short- and long-term negative physiologic and social consequences of tobacco use, social influences on tobacco use, peer norms regarding tobacco use, and refusal skills, c) provide tobacco-

What is the mission of the tobacco-free kids campaign?

Tobacco product% (95% CI)Total estimated no.§ Sex Other oral nicotine products†† 2.6 (2.3–2.9) 840,000 Smokeless tobacco†† 1.8 (1.5–2.2) 790,000 Hookahs 2.6 (2.1–3.1) 650,00013 more rows • Oct 17, 2024

How can schools promote tobacco-free environments?

For more than 25 years, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has fought to protect children and save lives from the #1 cause of preventable death: tobacco use. Our vision is a future free of the death and disease caused by tobacco. Because tobacco has killed enough.

What does "tobacco free facility" mean?

Tobacco-free public places means that ALL indoor workplaces and indoor public places should be 100% smoke-free. Designating indoor spaces for smokers breaks these standards and is not in conformity with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control guidelines.

What does it mean when a school is tobacco-free?

The guidelines recommend that all schools a) develop and enforce a school policy on tobacco use, b) provide instruction about the short- and long-term negative physiologic and social consequences of tobacco use, social influences on tobacco use, peer norms regarding tobacco use, and refusal skills, c) provide tobacco-

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

What is Tobacco Free School Toolkit?

The Tobacco Free School Toolkit is a resource designed to help schools create and maintain a tobacco-free environment by providing guidelines, strategies, and best practices.

Who is required to file Tobacco Free School Toolkit?

Schools participating in tobacco prevention programs or receiving funding for tobacco prevention initiatives are typically required to file the Tobacco Free School Toolkit.

How to fill out Tobacco Free School Toolkit?

To fill out the Tobacco Free School Toolkit, schools must follow the provided guidelines, complete the required sections detailing their tobacco-free policies, and submit any necessary documentation or evidence of compliance.

What is the purpose of Tobacco Free School Toolkit?

The purpose of the Tobacco Free School Toolkit is to support schools in implementing effective tobacco-free policies, promote a healthy environment, and reduce tobacco use among students.

What information must be reported on Tobacco Free School Toolkit?

The information that must be reported includes details about the school's tobacco-free policy, implementation strategies, educational programs related to tobacco prevention, and tracking of tobacco use incidents and compliance efforts.