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Board previews revision to tobacco and e-cigarette policy to align with Alabama Act 2025-403
Summary
Dr. Thomas asked the Enterprise City Board of Education to preview a draft revision to board policy 4.2.4 (tobacco and electronic cigarettes) to conform to Alabama Act 2025-403; the board voted to preview the draft and invited member comments ahead of a final vote at the next meeting.
Dr. Thomas asked the Enterprise City Board of Education on Sept. 30 to preview a proposed revision to board policy 4.2.4 covering tobacco and electronic cigarettes so the district’s rules align with the recently passed Alabama Act 2025-403. “It is my recommendation that you preview the board policy revision and vote on it at the next board meeting,” Dr. Thomas said.
Board members moved and seconded the request to preview the draft; the board approved the preview by voice and a raised-hand confirmation. Several members emphasized that the draft under consideration is preliminary. One member said they would compile comments and share them with Dr. Thomas for incorporation: “I have many comments, and I'll get with you on. I'll just send you what I have,” an unidentified board member said.
During discussion a board member characterized the state change as an intrusion on local practice, saying, “They decided to get in our business,” reflecting concern about the scope of the state law. No final policy language was adopted at the meeting; the board’s action authorized only a preview of the draft. Dr. Thomas told the board members to submit suggested edits before the next meeting so a final vote can be scheduled.
What happens next: The board scheduled the next regular meeting for Oct. 28, where members said they expect to take a formal vote after reviewing submitted comments and the revised draft.
