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Supporting Vape-Free Schools: Alternatives to Suspension & Student Support

Written by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Michigan Tobacco Section and the American Lung Association’s Community of Practice on Alternative to Suspension will help K-12 schools navigate the vaping public health emergency with tools to protect and support students impacted by nicotine use, we invite Michigan schools to join us to learn more about our Vape-Free Schools Initiative including resources to address tobacco and nicotine use, policy review, alternatives to suspension and cessation resources.  Learn about the opportunity to join our Communities of Practice multi-disciplinary team to identify effective strategies to support policy and collaborative efforts to address tobacco use within schools and communities.  

Kick Off Webinar: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1:00-2:00 EST

Dates for community of practice, Michigan Vape-Free Schools: Helping Schools Kick the Nic.

  • Cohort A will meet April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, from 1:00-2:00 pm.
  • Cohort B will meet April 15, 22, 29, and May 6, from 1:00-2:00 pm

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