Public hearing on proposed tobacco-free environment policy amendments.

Miscellaneous Public Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA
Rule Title:			Rule Number:
TOBACOO-FREE ENVIRONMENT 			         6.37	        
Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss and obtain public input regarding Policy 6.37 Tobacco-Free Environment. The policy is proposed to be amended as follows:     
 	The tobacco ban now includes possession, display, distribution, and sale of tobacco, vapor products, and related devices.
 	The rule applies to all individuals (students, staff, visitors, contractors, etc.) at all times and events on District property.
 	Advertising and promotion bans cover tobacco/vapor products on all District grounds, vehicles, publications, digital platforms, and at school events.
 	Electronic cigarettes covers any device delivering nicotine or substances by aerosol/vapor, including vape pens and components like e-liquids and pods.
 	Tobacco product refers broadly to items containing tobacco or nicotine (natural/synthetic), used in various ways; examples include nicotine pouches.
 	Off-campus-sponsored event covers any school/District-sponsored, supervised, or authorized activity off property, including performances and extracurriculars.
 	School property means all facilities and land owned, rented, or leased by the School Board, plus vehicles used for transporting students, staff, or visitors.
Subject Areas to be Addressed: TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT 
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.
LAW(S) IMPLEMENTED: 386.201 through 386.209, 1003.42(2)(n), F.S. HISTORY: ADOPTED: APRIL 1, 1997,
REVISION DATE(S): NOVEMBER 10, 2008, MAY 6, 2014 
A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE PROPOSED RULES WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
Time and Date:    6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Place: 	                     The School Board of Duval County, Florida
                              	 Administrative Building - Cline Auditorium
                               1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
The cost for implementation is the cost to post the Policy. A copy of the proposed rules and additional information can be obtained by contacting:
Duval County Public Schools   
Michael J. Ramirez, Chief of Staff
(904) 390-2115
Any person who anticipates an appeal of the decision made by the School Board of Duval County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at this hearing or who may decide to appeal such decision will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose of appeal may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. This record will need to include testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
NOTICE TO PERSONS NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND TO ALL HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; persons needing a special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the School Board office at (904) 390-2293.
Apr. 2	(26-01917D)