Appendix E — Vaping/Electronic Smoking Device Policy

Full policy text. Also summarized in Section 7.

The Emanuel County School District is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of its students. The District has determined that the use of vapes, vaporizers, e-cigarettes, or other electronic inhalation devices is harmful to student health and to the good order of the school district.

It is a violation of the ECS Discipline Code to possess, use, or transfer a vaping device as described in this policy.

Definitions

Term	Definition
Vape / Electronic Smoking Device	Any purpose-made or homemade device that electronically vaporizes liquid for inhalation — including vapes, Juuls, e-cigarettes, e-cigs, dab pens, and vape sticks. Includes batteries, reservoirs, vaporizers, and chargers, individually or together.
Vape Juice	The liquid used in a vaporizer to create vapor. May contain flavored juice, CBD oil, low-THC oil, or THC oil.
Cannabis	The cannabis sativa plant, which naturally contains both THC and CBD.
CBD Oil	Derived from hemp; contains high CBD and less than 0.3% THC by volume.
Low-THC Oil	Derived from cannabis; contains no more than 5% THC. Legal only with a valid physician prescription. Possession without a prescription is a felony.
THC Oil	Derived from cannabis; contains more than 5% THC. Possession is a felony.

Classification of Offenses

Situation	Discipline Classification
Vaping device with no controlled substance	Code 42 — Electronic Smoking Device (Levels 1–3)
Vaping device containing any CBD or THC product	Code 07 — Drugs (Levels 1–3)

Consequences follow the offense matrix in Section 7 and Appendix B.

Discipline Matrix for Electronic Smoking Devices (Code 42)

Level	Description	Consequence
Level 1	Unintentional possession of an electronic smoking device	Class I consequences
Level 2	Use or knowing possession of an electronic smoking device	Class II consequences
Level 3	Distribution or sale of electronic smoking devices; or 3+ violations in the same school year	Class III consequences