NEW MEXICO CELEBRATES LANDMARK APPROVAL OF 100% TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOL POLICY
The policy has been accepted and is set to become effective on November 7, 2023.
- The policy has been accepted and is set to become effective on November 7, 2023.
- The rule applies to 129 school districts, 854 schools, and over 322,000 students, as well as more than 21,000 staff.
- "We applaud the approval of the 100% Tobacco-Free School Policy by the New Mexico Public Education Department," said Esther Hoang, program manager at NUPAC.
- Their efforts, spanning over 200 school board meetings and engagements with principals, have paved the way for a healthier school environment.