Just how effective are tobacco-free school policies?

Values and benefits of TFS

Map and Graphs: NC school districts that are 100% tobacco-free

Frequently Asked Questions

Fact sheet on NC youth tobacco use

Eight steps to policy change

Needs assessment tool for a tobacco-free school policy

Checklist for a comprehensive school tobacco policy

Model 100% tobacco-free policy

NC 100% Tobacco-Free School Policies

Preparing for a school board presentation

Communication checklist

A letter to parents

Working with the local media

Sporting event announcements

Positive statements about the new policy

Enforcement guidelines

Enforcement problem solving

Common challenges for school tobacco policy enforcement

Tobacco use policy violations: consequences for students, school staff and visitors

Tobacco-free schools enforcement training for your school district staff

Training

Consultation and technical assistance

Linkages

Fact sheets

Media resources

Downloadable resources

Research on Youth, Tobacco, and Schools

	UNC study reveals few problems banning smoking at NC schools
	UNC study shows youth exposure to smoke causes asthma and millions in medical expenses
	Study shows tobacco experimentation more prevalent in asthmatic children and in schools with low academic performance
	Study shows tobacco-free school policies associated with lower prevalence of smoking by students
	Study shows that exposure to teachers' smoking is associated with smoking by students

Data on Teen Tobacco Use

	2007 NC Youth Tobacco Survey
	Fact sheet on youth tobacco use
	Fact sheet on youth tobacco use in NC