New Indiana law requires schools to teach dangers of nicotine
Indiana has passed a new law requiring schools to provide specific instruction on the dangers of nicotine, including tobacco alternatives like vapes. The curriculum must be taught at multiple intervals throughout a student's K-12 education to address evolving trends in youth tobacco use.
Why it matters
This legislative change reflects a proactive public health approach to curbing youth vaping and nicotine addiction through structured education.
INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) -- A tobacco use prevention advocate on Monday said Indiana's new law on how schools teach about tobacco will help further reduce its use.Tucked into an omnibus education bill lawmakers approved this spring is language that requires schools to teach about the effects of tobacco "including tobacco alternatives and nicotine products." State law previously required teaching about tobacco effects but did not specifically name those product types.In addition, schools now must teach about the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs at least three times: twice in kindergarten through 8th grade, and a third time in grades 9 through 12. The old law required instruction during grades K-12 but did not specify when or how often. House Education Committee Chair Rep.
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