HB 802

Enacts GS 115C-407.1, containing three definitions hemp product, nicotine product, and vapor product . Enlarges the scope of the required school policy prohibiting tobacco on school grounds under GS 115C-407 to prohibit nicotine, hemp, and vapor products. Changes the entity responsible for adopting such written policies from the local boards of education to the governing bodies of public school units. Removes duties to implement and enforce such policies. Removes outdated language. Changes the entity charged with working with governing bodies of public school units in implementing such policies from the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Requires the student prevention resources to be age-appropriate and evidence-based. Directs resources to be provided at the beginning of the school year and to be available throughout the school year. Requires any prevention materials to be approved by DHHS using the statutorily prescribed criteria before they are made available to students. Makes conforming changes.