Colorado is passing a bill that has never been entertained in the history of America, and its purpose is to allow students who require medical marijuana as part of their treatments to bring their prescriptions to school. This change is aimed to help children living with seizures, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other illnesses to no […]
Colorado is passing a bill that has never been entertained in the history of America, and its purpose is to allow students who require medical marijuana as part of their treatments to bring their prescriptions to school. This change is aimed to help children living with seizures, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other illnesses to no longer have to make the decision: going to school versus taking their medication.
The amendment is known as “Jack’s Amendment,” inspired by 14-year-old Jack Splitt of Colorado. His personal nurse placed a medical marijuana patch on his arm to help with his dystonia and spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, helping him get through the school day with little-to-no disturbances.
Jack Splitt, a 14-year-old student, requires medical marijuana to help with his dystonia and spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.
His nurse was reprimanded, and “told to never return with the patch again.” This instance has forged a path for parents or caregivers to send their children to school with doctor’s notes, and marijuana in the form of a patch.
If the bill is passed, penalties have not been made clear for those who break the new rules, however, we look forward to the results. As of now, Colorado schools enforce a strict rule that if there is a sign of an illicit sale, the offender will deal with an eight-year sentence.
Source: The Denver Channel
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