Tobacco Free Florida in Jefferson County calls for updates to tobacco free school policies

Florida Dept. of Health Contributor Jefferson County’s school district has marked two years of its comprehensive tobacco-free policy provisions, first adopted on October 10, 2022. Tobacco Free Florida in Jefferson County commends the district for its commitment to protecting students, faculty, staff, and visitors from exposure to all tobacco and nicotine products, including emerging devices like e-cigarettes. As the landscape of nicotine use continues to evolve, the focus now shifts to reinforcing education, prevention, and treatment programs within schools. The district encourages student-led initiatives like Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) to empower youth in advocating for a