Research Suggests Cannabis Use Not Associated With Reduced Motivation
Fri / Jul 30th
Cannabis use by teens is not independently associated with an increased risk of “amotivational syndrome,” researchers concluded in a recent study.
Schools
Schools are supposed to be a safe place for children, that’s why cannabis has been approved as a medication for children in states like California and Washington. Read about cannabis and schools in these articles:
California Assembly Approves Medical Cannabis on K-12 Campuses
Wed / Aug 28th
A bill to allow medical cannabis products in California schools has advanced from the Assembly and now moves to the Senate; a similar bill passed both legislative bodies last year but was ultimately vetoed by then-Gov. Jerry Brown.
Washington Senate Votes to Allow Medical Cannabis in Schools
Tue / Apr 16th
Washington state senators have approved two cannabis reform bills: one allowing public school students to medicate with doctor-prescribed cannabis products and another reforming the state’s cannabis testing lab regulations.
Washington Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis in Schools
Tue / Jan 15th
The proposed bill would simplify treatment for students who require medical cannabis, no longer forcing them to consume their medicine off-campus.
Illinois Legislature Considering Bills to Allow MMJ Use for Opioid Dependence and Schoolchildren
Mon / Apr 30th
The Illinois legislature is considering bills to make two changes to the state’s medical cannabis system – one would allow… Read More
Georgia Students Must Leave Campus to Take MMJ Medication
Tue / May 23rd
Georgia’s public schools cannot store medical cannabis products due to state and federal law, forcing patients to leave school grounds… Read More
Bill Filed to Allow Students to Consume Cannabis at School in Washington State
Thu / Jan 19th
One of the major concerns around cannabis has always been youth access. However, like adults, some kids need cannabis products… Read More
Cannabis Taxes to Fund Anti-Bullying Programs in Colorado Schools
Thu / Sep 29th
Surplus cannabis tax revenues in Colorado will fund a new bully prevention program, according to a KMGH-7 report. The state… Read More
NY Health Department Considering Allowing MMJ in Schools
Tue / Aug 30th
A proposal that would allow schools to “possess, secure and administer medical marijuana products under limited circumstances” is being considered… Read More
Cannabis Excise Tax Successfully Generating Funds for Colorado Public Schools
Thu / Mar 10th
A 15% excise tax on recreational cannabis sales was one of many provisions in Colorado’s Amendment 64, the legalization law that took effect statewide… Read More
Bill Would Prevent Students With Marijuana Offenses From Losing Financial Aid
Tue / Sep 29th
In 1998, the then-newly released version of the Higher Education Act tied marijuana convictions to an automatic loss of federal… Read More
Colorado Pot Taxes for Schools Jump Significantly in 2015
Thu / Jul 16th
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released marijuana tax numbers for May 2015, and the state’s education sector is celebrating.… Read More
New Jersey MMJ Lawsuit: Should Student Patients Be Allowed to Medicate on School Grounds?
Wed / May 13th
The Larc School, a private school for children with disabilities located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, made headlines earlier this month… Read More
‘Don’t Be a Lab Rat’ Campaign in Colorado Opposed by Boulder Valley School District
Wed / Aug 27th
The Colorado government’s anti-marijuana ‘Don’t Be a Lab Rat’ campaign has earned its place in recent headlines, having sparked conversation and controversy… Read More