SCHOOL TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAMS
House Bill 6400
Sponsor: Rep. Ruth Johnson
Committee: Education
Complete to 9-25-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6400 AS INTRODUCED 9-24-02
House Bill 6400 would amend the Revised School Code to encourage the board of a school district (including the board of a public school academy) to include in its curriculum and instruction programs about the dangers of tobacco use. Under the bill, the programs would be based on the school health guidelines that have been published by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in order to prevent tobacco use and addiction.
MCL 380.1505
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.