Originally published Dec. 7 on IdahoEdNews.org .

Hundreds of school trustees want the Idaho Legislature to tax nicotine vapes and pouches as if they are tobacco products, and allow schools to use some of that revenue for health education.

The Idaho Statute establishing the cigarette and tobacco tax was written in 1974 and does not mention vapes. An Idaho School Boards Association resolution passed last month with overwhelming support from trustees urges legislators to modernize that law and update the definition of tobacco products.

Blaine County School District introduced the resolution . Superintendent Jim Foudy said vaping is widespread among students. A recent survey conducted at Wood River High School in Hailey found 12% of students used a vape in the past month.

“We really

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