Kansas University had planned to ban tobacco from campus starting this fall, but that won’t be happening quite so fast.

The target implementation date for the Tobacco Free KU initiative has been pushed back a year, to July 2016, KU human resources director Ola Faucher said, while updating the University Senate on the initiative Thursday.

More time is needed to adjust the draft policy, seek support from campus stakeholders and increase awareness about health risks of smoking and the policy change, Faucher said.

The draft of the proposed policy is viewable online at tobaccofree.ku.edu. Comments also may be submitted online.

“It is not closed for comment; that’s why we’re taking an additional year to talk about the policy and incorporate feedback,” Faucher said.

Currently, smoking — including e-cigarettes — is not allowed in or near buildings.

The proposed policy would ban all tobacco use everywhere on campus.

Faucher said language has been added to clarify that the ban would not apply inside private vehicles.

The traditional or sacred use of tobacco, such as during American Indian ceremonies, also will still be allowed with prior approval from KU administration, according to the draft policy.