• On July 26, 1994, Governor Cuomo signed into law new legislation known as the New York State Pro-Kids Act of 1994. This act amends both the Public Health Law and the Education Law to curtail exposure to tobacco use and prohibit out-of-package sales of tobacco products. Sponsors of the legislation were Senator Tully and Assemblymen Grannis, Gottfried, and Eve. This act took effect on August 25, 1994. The State Pro-Kids Act of 1994 directly effects both public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools.

    For more information visit NYSED Pro-Kids Act.