BC School Trustees Ask for Provincial, Federal Aid to Stomp out Student Vaping

British Columbia's school trustees are asking for help to stop students from vaping. Members have approved a motion urging federal and provincial governments to make funding available for vape education and cessation for students. AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File

VANCOUVER—British Columbia’s school trustees are asking for help to stop students from vaping.

Stephanie Higginson, president of the B.C. School Trustees Association, said in an interview that her members report more students are vaping and school staff are spending more time policing the problem.