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Wilson Co. school board member proposes strengthening district's vape education, prevention policies
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Megan Scarano , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The member, Greg Hohman, presented several ideas to address the ongoing use of vapes in schools. A school board member has proposed strengthening vape education and prevention policies in a district.
A school board member has proposed strengthening vape education and prevention policies in a district. The member, Greg Hohman, presented several ideas to address the ongoing use of vapes in schools. His proposals include installing vape detectors, mandatory parent conferences, and THC test kits. He also suggested moving prevention curriculum to earlier grades and publishing an annual report on vape and THC use.
The proposals aim to stop the habit of vaping before it becomes an addiction. Hohman has received calls about vape use in schools and wants to take action. Further details on the proposals and the district's response are available.
The issue of vape use in schools is a concern, with some students reportedly becoming addicted.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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