Marietta City Schools are taking active steps to address young vaporing by installing advanced VAPE detection systems in many campuses in this decline. The purpose of the initiative is to curb the increasing use of e-cigarettes among students.
What is the new VAPE detection system?
Marietta City Schools Board of Education has approved the installation of Hello Systems in major school buildings. The Hello system, usually designed to detect chemicals found in VAPE products, will be placed in the toilet at Marietta High School, Marietta Middle School and Woods-Vilkins Campus. The system works similar to smoke detectors, but is sensitive to the chemical signature of the e-cigarette.
When and where will the system be installed?
The installation of the Halo System is determined to begin this decline, with the target of completing it by 1 August, 2025. The system will be first installed in the bathroom at the expected Marita High School and Marietta Middle School for other areas in the first future.
What are the officials saying about this initiative
The decision to implement this technique follows the growing concerns over the widespread use of e-cigarettes among middle and high school students. The Disease Control and Prevention Center (CDC) reports that e-cigarette is the most commonly used tobacco product between high school and middle school students, with 1.63 million students reporting in 2024. The district sees the installation of the VAPE detection system as an essential step in promoting a healthy environment for students.
Community and educational effects
Marietta City Schools are expected to provide a safe and healthy environment by reducing VAPING in campuses. The cost of installation is cap at $ 60,000, funded by the State Board of Education Grant and disposal of Juel Labs, a company that is accused of marketing e-cigarettes to minors. The district move is part of a comprehensive effort to address health risks associated with vapor, especially for the youth population.