Hyde Park Central School District

Due to the health hazards associated with smoking, and in accordance with federal and state law, the Board of Education prohibits smoking or other tobacco use in all school buildings, on school property, within school district vehicles, or at school-sponsored activities, except as permitted under policy 9530, Smoking by School Personnel.

The district's smoking policy shall be prominently posted in the Central Office and in each building. The Board designates the Assistant Superintendent of Schools as agent responsible for informing individuals smoking in a non-smoking area that they are in violation of Article 13 of the Public Health Law and/or federal Pro-Children Act of 1994.

Cross-reference

  • 9530, Smoking On School Premises By Staff
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    Reference

  • Education Law §§409(2); 3020-a(4)
  • 20 USC §§6081
  • Public Health Law Article 13-E §§206; 340; 347
  • Adoption date

    May 26, 1994

    Revised

  • January 29, 1998



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    P. O. Box 2033
    Hyde Park, NY 12538
    (845) 229-4000
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