Regulation & law · 10/10/2002

Department of Health and Human Services Re-Authorizes Pro-Children Act of 1994 Under No Child Left Behind Act

The Department of Health and Human Services has re-authorized the Pro-Children Act of 1994, which prohibits smoking in facilities funded by the Federal Government or through State and local governments that provide education, healthcare, and early childhood development services to children under 18. The re-authorization is effective January 8, 2002, and prohibits non-compliance with the Act, with penalties including civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation or administrative compliance orders.