TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas State Board of Education is encouraging the state's local public school districts to prohibit vaping and to include staff and any visitors at school activities in the ban along with students.

The Kansas City Star reports that the board unanimously approved a policy Tuesday calling for districts to prohibit students and staff from using, possessing or promoting vape pens and other tobacco products on school property, in school vehicles or at activities.

The policy also calls for banning parents, volunteers, contractors and vendors from using tobacco products and e...