Sec. 3. Grant program to prevent the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems in middle and high schools

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Title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317T of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–22 ) the following: The Secretary, acting through the Director, in coordination with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall— develop a program to prevent the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems among students in middle and high schools; and award grants to eligible entities to implement such program in the geographic area served by such agencies and organizations.

To seek a grant under this section, an entity shall be— a State or local health agency; a nonprofit organization; or if the grant is to serve students in a rural area, a partnership of— an entity described in paragraph

(1)or (2); and a local educational agency or a hospital. The program developed under subsection (a)(1) to prevent the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems among students in middle and high schools shall address each of the following: Training for school personnel to identify and prevent the use by youth of electronic nicotine delivery systems. Creating and distributing educational resources for preventing the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, designed for students, parents, and school personnel. Social media and marketing campaigns to educate students on the health risks of the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and nicotine addiction, to be designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and implemented by grantees in partnership with private advertising companies, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy organizations that specialize in youth substance use prevention and addiction treatment. Resources for students on how to communicate with their peers on the dangers of e-cigarette use. Partnering with school counseling personnel to assist students impacted by youth vaping. Offering public health resources and counseling to help treat youth nicotine addiction and recovery. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities proposing to serve underserved populations with the greatest use of vaping products. To seek a grant under subsection (a)(2), an eligible entity shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that such grants are distributed equitably across urban and rural areas. As a condition on receipt of a grant under subsection (a)(2), an eligible entity shall agree that, in carrying out its program funded through the grant, the agency will consult with the following: Public health, health care, and youth vaping prevention advocacy organizations, and organizations representing educators. Organizations that specialize in addiction prevention and treatment. Mental health and medical specialists, including professionals who specialize in child development. School principals and other school administrators. As a condition on the receipt of a grant under subsection (a)(2), an eligible entity shall agree to submit to the Director a report annually over the grant period. Each such report shall address the following: The greatest obstacles in implementing the program developed under subsection (a)(1). The greatest obstacles in preventing the use by youth of electronic nicotine delivery systems. Additional resources are needed to address the popularity of electronic delivery systems and youth vaping culture. Not later than 2 years after the program is developed pursuant to subsection (a)(1), and annually thereafter, the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the following: How the funds made available for carrying out this section were used in developing a program under subsection (a)(1) and implementing such program through grants under subsection (a)(2). Which strategies or resources were effective in preventing the use by youth of electronic nicotine delivery systems. Which strategies or resources were not effective in preventing the use by youth of electronic nicotine delivery systems. The Director shall— not later than 60 days after receiving a report submitted by a grantee pursuant to paragraph (1), summarize the key findings of such report and post such summary on the public internet website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and not later than 60 days after submitting a report to Congress under paragraph (2), summarize the key findings of the report and post such summary on such public internet website. In this section: The term Director means the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The term electronic nicotine delivery system has the meaning given to such term in section 919A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Out of amounts collected as fees under section 919A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section the following: For fiscal year 2021, $200,000,000. For each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the amount described in paragraph (1), adjusted by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) between 2021 and the applicable year. .

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Grant program to prevent the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems in middle and high schools

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