Tobacco-Free School District Certification

All TUPE-funded school districts are required to maintain their Tobacco-Free School District Certification by providing documentation to their County TUPE Coordinator every three years and being certified by CDE. This certification also makes school districts not currently receiving TUPE funding eligible to apply for future TUPE funding opportunities.

Documentation required for certification includes the following:

Board-approved policies (with accompanying enforcement procedures) that:
- Prohibit the use of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including vaping devices
- Address use in buildings, properties, and vehicles leased or owned by the LEA
- Address use by staff, students, visitors, and civic-use/joint-use permit holders
A memo of assurance from the Superintendent or approved designee that the policy will be implemented and enforced
Photographs of the required permanent signage posted at entrances to LEA properties stating “Tobacco Use is Prohibited”
Written descriptions of how the policy is communicated to students, families, staff, and the community, and how cessation support programs are promoted

All documentation must be submitted to the County TUPE Coordinator for recordkeeping and submission to the California Department of Education for direct approval.

If your school district is interested in becoming tobacco-free certified, click here to access the application and a step-by-step guide or you can contact us for assistance in completing the process.

Active Tobacco-Free Certified School Districts

District/Charter	CDS	Certification Expires
Bear Valley Unified School District	36676370000000	6/30/2023
Chino Valley Unified School District	36676780000000	6/30/2022
Fontana Unified School District	36677100000000	6/30/2023
Helendale Elementary School District	36677360000000	6/30/2024
Mountain View Elementary School District	36677850000000	6/30/2024
Oro Grande School District	36678270000000	6/30/2023
Redlands Unified School District	36678430000000	6/30/2024
Rialto Unified School District	36678500000000	6/30/2023
Rim of the World Unified School District	36678680000000	6/30/2023
San Bernardino City Unified School District	36678760000000	6/30/2024
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools	36103630000000	6/30/2024
Snowline Joint Unified School District	36739570000000	6/30/2023
Upland Unified School District	36750690000000	6/30/2024
Victor Valley Union High School District	36679340000000	6/30/2024
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District	36679590000000	6/30/2023
Inland Leaders Charter School	36679590114256	6/30/2023