LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The new Kentucky state law that bans tobacco use on school campuses, including electronic cigarette use, leaves it up to the districts themselves to determine how to discipline the violators.

Jefferson County schools' (JCPS) Board of Education adopted the district's policy recently.

Suspension is off the table for offenders who vape or use tobacco, unless they sell or distribute it to others. In that case, suspension is possible for up to five days.

However, some argued the consequences for e-cigarette use should mirror the policy on alcohol use, and earn up to 10 days' suspension. That was Board Member Chris Brady's suggestion.

"We have to make sure that we're providing a safe environment for our kids to learn in. You know, if we get to a certain point where we're concerned about people breaking the law let's say for example speeding, we need to address that behavior. We don't just need to turn around and say 'okay well I guess we just don't need a speed limit," says Brady.

Board Member James Craig disagreed.

"Using suspensions does not improve outcomes in any way shape or form. We're not going to deter a student from using a vaping product by sending that student home for an additional week to sit on their couch and perhaps vape at home," says Craig.

Parents like Robin Weiss agree with the discipline policy that was set by the Board.

"I don't believe that we should be pulling students out of class. But there also does need to be a punishment. However, I think we do need to look at this as an addiction problem," Weiss says.