New York State legislators call for changes in the law to prohibit the use of e-cigarettes in schools

Two members of the New York State Legislature have adjusted legislation to call for a formal ban on e-cigarettes in schools within the state. Congressman Scott Gray introduced legislation (A.8069) prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in state educational institutions, requiring schools to educate communities about the health risks associated with e-cigarettes, and posting signs prohibiting e-cigarettes in schools and universities.
According to The Post Journal on November 7th, two New York state lawmakers have called for an adjustment in legislation to ban e-cigarettes in schools in New York state.
Congressman Scott Gray introduced legislation (A.8069) prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in state educational institutions, requiring schools to educate communities about the health risks associated with e-cigarettes, and posting signs prohibiting e-cigarettes in schools and universities.
Gray wrote, "e-cigarettes pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of young people in New York State. Almost a quarter of high school students in New York State are using e-cigarettes
The passage of the new bill will provide legal support for the anti youth e-cigarette action, and as part of a multi state lawsuit settlement agreement, New York State has received $112.7 million in compensation from e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL.
A month ago, Jamestown Public School voted to accept JUUL's compensation of $22481 after participating in a class action lawsuit, which originated from JUUL's misleading marketing of its products to attract teenage consumers.
It is reported that the compensation submitted to the school district for management may be used for students' anti smoking education and the purchase of electronic smoke detectors.