Tobacco Control Policy

The West Virginia Department of Education maintains a smoke-free workplace. Policy 2422.5 restricts the use of any tobacco product at any time by any person in any building or other property owned or operated by the Department or by a county board of education or Regional Education Service Agency. This policy includes private buildings, automobiles or other vehicles used for school activities and Department functions when students and staff are present.

Employees are prohibited from smoking within fifteen feet adjacent of any entrance, exit, operable window or ventilation intake of a State-owned or leased office building.