Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB456 by Gutierrez (Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require school districts to publish in their student handbook whether they have adopted and enforce policies and procedures that prescribe penalties for the use of e-cigarettes.
The bill would require the board of trustees of a school district to prohibit the use or possession of e-cigarettes on school property or at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property.
Local Government Impact
No significant administrative costs are anticipated for school districts to amend local policies and publish the policies in the student handbook.