State agencies (existing): health and human services; educational materials regarding health dangers for youth using high-potency THC and cannabis products; require the department to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.
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Overview
This bill requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to create and distribute informational notices about the dangers of high-potency THC cannabis products and vaping to public and nonpublic schools. Schools are then required to provide these notices to parents or guardians and post links to the department’s website. The notices will be available in English, Spanish, and Arabic, and will be updated annually to reflect new health information.
Key provisions
- The Department of Health and Human Services must develop and distribute informational notices.
- Notices must be available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
- Schools must provide notices to parents/guardians by October 1st.
- Schools must post links to the department’s website.
- Notices must be updated annually.
- The department, schools, and related officials are immune from liability for the notices.
- Defines ‘THC’ and ‘Vaping’ for the purpose of this legislation.
Who is affected
- Public schools
- Nonpublic schools
- Parents/Guardians of students
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- School districts
Notable changes
- Requires schools to actively distribute educational materials regarding the risks of high-potency cannabis products and vaping.
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