School safety means protecting kids from illegal vapes, too | Opinion
A school safety official argues that protecting students from illegal vapes must be part of the broader school safety conversation.Summary
Beth Sanborn, a retired school resource officer and Montgomery County school safety coordinator, argues that school safety must include protecting students from illegal vaping, not just physical security measures like locked doors and drills. She emphasizes that parents, educators, officers, health professionals, and community partners must collaborate, share information, and address concerns early. Sanborn highlights Pennsylvania's new electronic nicotine delivery systems directory under Act 57 of 2025, administered by the Attorney General's Office, which identifies permitted products and allows seizure of unlisted ones after October 19, 2026. She notes encouraging FDA data showing youth tobacco use declined between 2022 and 2025, and praises Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele's criminal charges against 46 businesses for allegedly selling illegal THC products. Sanborn stresses that in-school responses should pair clear expectations and accountability with compassion, and that adults must model the standards they set for students.
(Source：Pennlive)
