What's happening?
A new law going into effect Sept. 1, House Bill 114, mandates students caught in possession of, selling or using e-cigarettes, also known as vapes; marijuana; or THC products while on campus, at a school-related event or within 300 feet of school property will be required to attend their district's alternative school.
Students will also be required to complete an agency-approved drug and alcohol awareness program, either in person or online, the bill states.
What parents should know
RRISD is asking parents to discuss these new state requirements with their students to help them understand the consequences of having these substances at school.
