To require elementary and secondary schools participating in certain Federal assistance programs to prohibit the sale of tobacco products on school grounds and the use of tobacco products by students on school grounds in order to remain eligible to participate in such programs.
Tobacco-Free Schools Act of 1989 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to condition a local educational agency's eligibility to participate in specified Federal assistance programs upon: (1) its State having in effect a law prohibiting within the buildings and on the grounds of elementary and secondary schools both the sale of tobacco products and their use by students and others under 18 years of age during school hours and school-sponsored activities; and (2) its certifying that each of its elementary and secondary schools has such a tobacco sales and use prohibition policy. Provides for reallocation of funds in cases of ineligibility relating to such requirements.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
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