Putnam students caught vaping to receive civil citations

## What is changing Putnam County students caught vaping on school property are set to receive civil citations. The change applies to students found vaping on school property, but the citation process and enforcement details have not been stated.

## What is not yet clear The citation amount, the agency or official responsible for issuing citations, and the date the practice will begin are not identified. It is also not stated whether the citations would be issued in addition to school discipline or replace another response.

## What to watch Families and students will need details on how a citation is issued, who receives it and what response is required. Putnam County school or county officials may also clarify whether the policy covers all school property and how violations will be documented.

The reported development concerns vaping on school property in Putnam County. It does not identify individual students.