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The Tobacco-Free Healthy Schools Initiative assists schools through technical assistance and resources to the school to assist them in developing, communicating and enforcing a comprehensive tobacco-free policy.  Schools maybe eligible for the following AT NO CHARGE:
  • alternatives to suspension strategies;
  • needs assessment/data collection strategies;
  • tobacco-signage;
  • cessation resources;
  • communication tools;
  • mini-grants;
  • and stipends.
"The Tobacco-Free Healthy Schools Initiative has been a valuable contributor to our health and wellness program in the Hudson Falls Central School District.  They have helped our school community become a healthier environment, and have supported our goal of producing healthier students and better learners."- Mark Doody, Superintendent of Hudson Falls Central School District
  For additional information or to become involved, contact:

Albany County- Amanda Hooker, ahooker2@gw.neric.org or 518-464-5103

Schenectady County- Deya Greer, dgreer@gw.neric.org or 518-464-3973

 

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This page is maintained by Amanda Hooker, Tobacco Free Schools Program Coordinator, according to web publishing guidelines used by the Capital Region BOCES. All rights reserved. This web site was produced by the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service, Albany, NY.