5131.62 — Tobacco (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This administrative regulation, last reviewed September 16, 2019, outlines tobacco use prevention education requirements for Reed Union School District students in grades 4-8. The policy mandates instruction covering four key topics: the immediate and long-term health, appearance, and social consequences of tobacco use; reasons adolescents give for smoking or using tobacco; peer pressure and social influences promoting tobacco use; and skills for refusing tobacco. This regulation implements the district's commitment to tobacco-free schools and aligns with California Health and Safety Code requirements. The policy supports broader student wellness and health education goals, connecting to related policies on comprehensive health education, student conduct, and drug prevention programs.
What this means for your family
Your child in grades 4-8 will receive age-appropriate education about the dangers of tobacco and vaping, including how to resist peer pressure to use these products. This instruction aims to prevent tobacco use and equip students with refusal skills. The education is required by state law and is part of the district's comprehensive health curriculum and tobacco-free campus policies.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.