If you’re in a district that needs a few updates made to your tobacco policy, how can you make sure you end up with a comprehensive policy? Here are 5 easy steps to reach this goal (all the resources mentioned can be found on our resources page):

Step 1: Contact us here and let us know you want some policy assistance. We will help you analyze your policy and meet with you to provide custom recommendations for your updates.

Step 2: Use our Comprehensive Standard Checklist to analyze your policy for what is required and what is recommended.

Step 3: Consider adopting our Model Policy  – You can also get it in NMSBA format. This is the easiest way to be sure your policy is fully comprehensive.

Step 4: Partner with 24/7 campaign to make sure your policy is 100% comprehensive.

Step 5: Follow your district’s pathway for policy change!

Remember, 24/7 is here as a partner and a resource to help you every step of the way, and once you become comprehensive we will celebrate your district. We want to help your schools be truly tobacco-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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