Student Vaping and Substance Use Prevention
At a glance
The committee heard a student presentation from the Impact Quincy Youth Action Team (Baystate Community Services) on an environmental scan of alcohol, vape and tobacco advertising and pricing near Quincy and North Quincy High Schools and elementary schools, and later asked for more concrete vaping goals in the student support plan. Staff cited two opioid trust grant counselors (a three-year grant of about $500,000, in year two), the cell phone policy, Under Pouch phone pouches, and a Securly digital bathroom pass being expanded to the high schools. Members asked for data on vapes clogging plumbing, a presentation by health interventionists, a 2026 Youth Risk Behavior Survey comparison with 2024, and limits on storefront ads. The mayor offered to have building and health inspectors check store window ordinances.
Based on auto-generated captions of the video, which covers a Policy Subcommittee meeting and the regular School Committee meeting; names and numbers may be misheard.
Sources
Log
- 2026-10-14 - School Committee - Ongoing; committee asked for measurable goals.