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Cracking down Administration implements a new disciplinary regulation for illegal substances found on school grounds By Tanny Khun, Reporter Common illicit drugs found in high schools
Marijuana
Tobacco products
As of this month, students caught with illegal substances on school grounds will be ticketed. Photo by Jordin Baker
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ccording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, teen vaping and marijuana usage rates have increased in the past few years along with the usage of other illicit drugs, such as opioids and other medicines. It is becoming more common to see these drugs around high schools. The administration at SHS has been taking more steps to combat this issue throughout the building. Since the beginning of
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the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year, students found with illegal substances on campus will be handed a $150 ticket, as opposed to being suspended. Violations of this new policy can possibly lead to criminal charges, arrest warrants and even appearances in court. “This seems to be the most effective way of dealing with illegal substances and really cracking down on it,” Officer Luke Quinlan said. According to Quinlan,
SHS hasn’t caught too many students with illegal substances, but this new policy is a precaution to keep as much out as possible. If a student wants to challenge the ticket, the ticket will contain information about contacting an attorney. According to success coach T.J. Lovejoy, the substances that schools have the most trouble with are marijuanna and tobacco. This new policy is meant to target tobacco products that are commonly
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Nicotine products Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
