GRADES:
- Youth Tobacco Use Survey - 9th - 12th Grades
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey - 10th & 12th Grades
On December 19th, 2025, High School students will have an opportunity to participate in Nebraska’s Youth Tobacco Survey.
Additionally, 10th and 12th graders will have the opportunity to participate in Nebraska’s Youth Behavior Risk Survey.
As part of our partnership with the state of Nebraska, we are offering these surveys to help contribute to updated research that supports mental wellness for teenagers across Nebraska.
Here’s what you need to know about the surveys:
- The Nebraska Department (NDE) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) are encouraging schools to participate.
- The survey is multiple choice and will be available in English and Spanish.
- All surveys are anonymous; student identities will be protected.
- The surveys will be completed on the computer.
- Data from the anonymous surveys will be combined with other Hall County surveys,l and shared with community organizations to help support updated resources and programming.
You may review the survey questions and learn more about the project courtesy of the University of Nebraska Lincoln here: http://bosr.unl.edu/sharp.
The Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be managing the survey administration and can be contacted if you have additional questions. Please contact the SHARP team at UNL at sharp@unl.edu or call 402-472-3672.
Why is this survey helpful?
The Youth Tobacco Survey, which is anonymous, will also help organizations better understand teenagers’ attitudes on health risks associated with tobacco use, the impact of media and advertising, minors’ access to tobacco products, school tobacco curriculum, and more.
Additionally, the anonymous responses on the Youth Behavior Risk survey (for 10th and 12th Graders) will help statewide organizations gain current insight into the life and challenges teenagers face. Information from these surveys will contribute to developing resources that help support better wellness for teens on topics such as: illness, social struggles, navigating friendships, connecting with adults, tobacco, alcohol, and drug use, nutrition, physical activity, and more.
Families may opt out for their student’s participation in this survey. A copy of our one page Opt Out Form must be submitted for each student requesting to opt out HERE.
All Opt Out Forms must be submitted to sstephens@gips.org by December 17, 2025 no later than 4:00 p.m.
If you have any general questions, please reach out directly at 308.385.5900 or share a message through communications@gips.org.