Colorado Schools Receive $11.4 Million Settlement from Juul

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Mar.28.2024
Colorado Schools Receive $11.4 Million Settlement from Juul
Colorado schools receive $11.4 million from Juul settlement to help address youth e-cigarette issues, focusing on prevention and education.

According to a report by CPR on March 27, schools in Colorado have received $11.4 million from a settlement with e-cigarette manufacturer Juul. Phil Weiser, the Attorney General of the state, stated that this funding will be used to help address the issue of underage vaping.

 

The Colorado state legal department will collaborate with the education department to allocate this funding. Weiser hopes that this funding will be used for prevention, rather than punishment.

 

We hope to help young people establish valuable connections. If they are young people who are using e-cigarettes, we hope they can share this information and get help. If they are young people who are considering using e-cigarettes or feeling uncomfortable, anxious or depressed, we hope they can admit this to peers and trusted adults, and help them build a healthier, more resilient life.

 

Last year, Colorado received nearly $32 million from settlements with Juul and five other states and the District of Columbia. The total amount of the settlements reached $462 million. At the time, the state had the highest teenage smoking rate among all states in the U.S.

 

According to Weather, the compensation money will be used to help children make "wise and better decisions" regarding their health and well-being. He pointed out that this disposable fund alone cannot solve the mental health crisis among young people, and more resources are needed. "It is heartbreaking that educators, parents, and communities need far more than just this amount."

 

Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova announced in a press release that the new "e-cigarette Prevention Education Grant" aims to address the issue of teen e-cigarette use through comprehensive education, prevention, and treatment strategies. The grant may also include mental and behavioral health services. Starting from the next school year, up to $3.8 million will be distributed annually for three years to local K-12 education providers.

 

This grant will be used for:

 

  • Provide professional development opportunities for school staff; 
  • Increase family and community involvement to promote students' healthy lifestyle choices; incorporate activities and planning that reflect the voices of youth and are culturally sensitive; 
  • Modify or enhance comprehensive e-cigarette and drug prevention policies.

 

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