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These supplemental materials can assist with addressing vaping-specific incidents.
Tobacco-Free K-12 School Model Policy
Tobacco-Free K-12 School Model Policy
Public Health Law Center
The Public Health Law Center supports commercial tobacco control policy changes and the broader movement to reduce commercial tobacco use across the United States.
This resource is a comprehensive tobacco-free policy specifically designed for K-12 school campuses.
Use this model policy as a reference point for language and considerations when updating tobacco-related district policy.
Identifying Vaping Devices:
Tobacco vs. Cannabis
Identifying Vaping Devices:
Tobacco vs. Cannabis
Orange County Department of Education
The policies, procedures, and guidelines for vaping-specific incidents differ for tobacco (nicotine) and cannabis vaping devices. This reference sheet highlights some of the most common visual differences, such as:
Device appearance
Liquid appearance
Label keywords
Scent and flavoring
Common brands
Distribute this resource to school administrators and other personnel. You can also customize it with examples of devices that have been confiscated in your district.
Safe Disposal of Vape Waste: Guidance for K-12 Schools
Safe Disposal of Vape Waste: Guidance for K-12 Schools
California Youth Advocacy Network
Vape devices and nicotine solutions pose hazards to people and the environment and require proper handling, storage, and disposal. Toxic nicotine can contaminate soil, while lithium-ion batteries create risks for fires if not recycled correctly.
The California Youth Advocacy Network (CYAN) has compiled this guidance sheet to help K-12 schools in California manage vape waste safely.
Distribute this resource to school administrators and other personnel to protect their health and safety.
Kick It California
Kick It California
University of California San Diego
If a student is repeatedly vaping while at school, it can be a sign of addiction. At the same time, students may face barriers like stigma and limited resources, which can prevent them from seeking help.
In addition to YVAPE, UC San Diego also operates Kick It California, a no-cost smoking and vaping cessation program.
Kick It California has a variety of cessation support programs, including a self-guided app, instructional videos, text message coaching, and live counseling via phone or chat. Students can access services directly or through a student referral form.
Incorporate Kick It California referrals into your intervention procedures to maximize students' access to supportive services, particularly if you are addressing a student's second or third incident.
Parent Toolkit
Parent Toolkit
CATCH My Breath
The vaping prevention program CATCH My Breath maintains this website for parents and caregivers who want to take action. It consists of five short videos accompanied by printable handouts, all of which are available in English and Spanish:
Important facts about the youth vaping epidemic
Effective ways to check in with your child and support their healthy decisions
Common signs of vaping and nicotine addiction and how to identify e-cigarette and vaping products
Common roadblocks to having the talk about tobacco and vaping
Effective tips on talking with your child about vaping and examples of tough questions your child might ask you
Distribute this resource to parents and caregivers when engaging them in conversations around their child's substance use. You may also distribute it more widely as part of your larger prevention efforts.
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