Some 2.5 million students are smoking e-cigarettes, according to the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Concerned school leaders are turning to technology to catch students and discourage the use of these devices on campus.
Possession of vaping devices in most places is illegal for those under 18. But because the vapor from e-cigarettes evaporates quickly, school authorities may find it challenging to pinpoint when an infraction has occurred.
However, environmental sensors can quickly alert school safety teams when students are vaping on campus. Here are a few things to consider before…