Dear Parents/Guardians,

This summer the 88th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 114 (HB 114) in response to the growing concerns surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping among young people. This law mandates that any student found in possession of, using, selling, giving, or delivering an e-cigarette (a vape device) on school premises or at any school-affiliated event must receive a discipline consequence at the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP). Royal ISD will make necessary adjustments to the Student Code of Conduct in order to comply with this new law.

How this might impact your student:

• If your student possesses an e-cigarette (even if it contains nothing) or any component, part, or accessory for any vaping device while on school grounds or at a school-related event, they will be recommended for a mandatory placement at DAEP for first-time e-cigarette offenses.

• It is important to note your student assumes responsibility for any item knowingly within their possession, even if it is not their own.

• When at the DAEP, your student is not able to participate in any school activities.