TUPE
WHAT IS TUPE?
TUPE stands for Tobacco Use Prevention Education. TUPE programs are funded by the state government through the California Department of Education due to rising concerns over teen vaping and tobacco use. To learn more, visit the CDE’s Website on the TUPE Program Overview.
Here are some sample vaping devices that are currently popular among youth. Most can be purchased for $20-$30. The legal age for purchasing these products is 21 years old.
OUR TUPE PROGRAMS
| Student Education | Alternative to Suspension |
| Parent Education | Peer Advocacy |
Student Education
Students will be educated in various ways from grades 6-8. A 2-week tobacco & marijuana prevention education curriculum will be taught by science teachers in 6th grade. This curriculum is based on Project Alert & Stanford Tobacco Toolkit and includes topics such as electronic cigarettes, marijuana and peer pressure. Annual vaping assemblies will be held for 7th graders and the 8th graders will take part in lunchtime activities, health fairs, and more.
