Resources will be allocated for hiring part-time tobacco control coordinators for each school district. Most districts currently employ drug abuse prevention coordinators, but limited resources for this broad topic reduce the effectiveness of these coordinators in preventing tobacco use. Additional funds will be used for training these coordinators, school teachers, and school counselors. School districts will coordinate their activities with local health departments. Current state and local tobacco control law enforcement will be expanded and coordinated to increase enforcement activities in local communities and provide more consistent feedback to merchants that are training tobacco outlet store clerks.
Limited resources are currently available for enforcement of the state clean indoor air law.
Enforcement activities for tobacco sales to minors and clean indoor air will be supplemented with statewide education campaigns for tobacco outlet owners, managers, and clerks. These activities will support the comprehensive program in several ways. Health professional training schools will develop or expand programs that provide tobacco control training for future health professionals. Statewide organizations that serve youth will receive funding to initiate tobacco control programs directly to members and through local affiliated groups. Universities will receive funding to conduct applied research targeted to tobacco control needs identified by local coalitions and statewide partners involved in the comprehensive statewide program.