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A 6534

Requires the electronic cigarette and vaping prevention, awareness and control program be used by all schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 1 co-sponsor

Bill A 6534 requires all K-12 schools to implement a statewide, standardized electronic cigarette and vaping prevention program, aiming to cut student vaping and boost awareness.

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Bill Summary · A 6534

Summary: Bill A 6534

Overview

Bill A 6534 would require the electronic cigarette and vaping prevention, awareness and control program to be used by all schools. Introduced on March 5, 2025, the measure is currently in the Health committee stage.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish and standardize a statewide program aimed at preventing electronic cigarette use and vaping among students, raising awareness, and promoting control measures within schools.
  • Ensure a consistent approach to vaping prevention across all schools covered by the bill’s scope.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Mandate: All schools would be required to implement and use the electronic cigarette and vaping prevention, awareness and control program.
  • Scope and implementation details: The summary provided does not specify the program’s components, funding, timeline, or exact scope (e.g., which grade levels or school types are covered). The bill’s text would define these elements, including any required trainings, curricula, materials, or reporting.

Who is affected

  • Primary and secondary schools within the jurisdiction covered by the bill.
  • School administrators, teachers, and staff responsible for implementing health and safety or prevention programs.
  • Students, who would be the primary beneficiaries of standardized vaping prevention efforts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Health committee (listed twice in the legislative actions, indicating initial referral by the chamber on that date).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee considerations, potential amendments, floor votes in the chamber(s), and, subsequently, the other legislative house (if applicable), before possible enactment.

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Keith Brown.
  • Cosponsor: David McDonough.
  • Related bill: A 9952 (prior-session), which may reflect a similar or precursor measure addressing vaping prevention in schools.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Positive: Could lead to more uniform and comprehensive vaping prevention across schools, potentially contributing to reduced vaping among students.
  • Administrative considerations: Schools may need to allocate resources for program implementation, training, and evaluation; the specifics (costs, training requirements, and timelines) depend on the program’s defined design in the bill text.
  • Monitoring and accountability: Details on compliance reporting and expected outcomes would influence how the program is measured and enforced.

Note: The summary reflects the information provided; the bill’s full text would define the exact program details, implementation timeline, funding, and enforcement mechanisms.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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