House committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes.
Amends the following statutes, requiring specified schools to adopt a policy prohibiting tobacco product and hemp-derived consumable product pursuant to Article 29A, GS Chapter 115C, as amended: GS 115C-150.12C (schools for deaf and blind); GS 115C-218.75 (charter schools); GS 115C-238.66 (regional schools); GS 116-235 (School of Science and Math); and GS 116-239.8 (lab schools).
Bill Summaries: H328 (2025-2026 Session)
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Bill H 328 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 8 2025 - View summary
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Bill H 328 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 25 2025 - View summary
House committee substitute makes the following changes.
Modifies scope of required policy in GS 115C-407, so that in addition to prohibiting tobacco products bans hemp-derived consumable product (was, hemp products) use in school buildings, grounds, and at school-sponsored events. Defines hemp-derived consumable product to mean a product intended for human consumption or inhalation that contains any phytocannabinoid found in hemp, including the fifteen listed. It also includes any synthetic cannabinoid derived from hemp and contained in a hemp-derived consumable product but not hemp products intended for topical application or seeds or seed-derived ingredients that are generally recognized as safe by the FDA. Adds term vapor product. Now directs the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch to work with governing bodies of public school units on the implementation of the required policy. Makes technical and conforming changes.
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Bill H 328 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 6 2025 - View summary
Amends GS 115C-407 (prohibiting tobacco use in school buildings, grounds, and at school sponsored events) as follows. Now also prohibits the use of hemp products by any person in school buildings, in school facilities, on school campuses, and in or on any other school property owned or operated by the school. Defines hemp products to mean products derived from hemp, as defined in the State controlled substances act, and their synthetic counterparts designed, manufactured, or sold to be inhaled or otherwise consumed, including the substances commonly known as "delta-8," "delta-9," and "CBD." Defines tobacco products to include vapor products. Changes the implementing entity responsible for the adoption of a written policy prohibiting tobacco use and hemp products to governing bodies of public school entities instead of local boards of education (was, local boards of education are responsible for the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of the tobacco policy). Makes conforming changes, including to the statute's title. Removes outdated language.
Requires, in GS 115C-562.5, nonpublic schools accepting eligible students receiving scholarship grants under Part 2A of Article 39 of GS Chapter 115C to adopt the policy described above.
Applies beginning with the 2025-26 school year.