Act 815 - Louisiana Schools
Under the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act (ACT 815), Louisiana schools and all school property are to be smoke-free. Smoking is prohibited in all Pre-K through 12 grade school buildings, campuses and property, buses, and school property located off campus including tracks and outdoor sporting arenas/facilities.
Colleges & Universities are also smoke-free. Smoking is prohibited inside of all buildings such as offices, classrooms, student unions, cafeterias, libraries, etc. Colleges and universities may create their own policies to prohibit smoking in outdoor areas of campus if they prefer.
The Louisiana Tobacco Control Program is also assisting those Louisiana school districts who are taking the extra step of providing a healthy environment. By implementing 100% Tobacco-Free Schools policy, school districts are actively countering the influence of the tobacco industry's promotion of smokeless (chew) tobacco on youth.
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Smoking Facts
You can reap the benefits of quitting smoking in as little as 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes
Blood pressure and pulse rate improve to healthier levels.
After 8 hours
Carbon monoxide and oxygen levels in blood return to normal.
After 1 day
Your chance of a heart attack decreases.
After 2 days
Nerve endings regenerate; sense of smell and taste are enhanced.
After 2 weeks
Circulation improves and lung function increases.
After 1-9 months
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease.
After 1 year
Chance of heart attack is cut in half.
After 5 years
Stroke risk is reduced to the same levels as a non-smoker.
After 10 years
Risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a current smoker.
After 15 years
Risk of coronary heart disease and death is about the same as it is for those who have never smoked.
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