Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Cannabis Gummies, Investigations Underway in Mississippi, New Jersey

In separate incidents, six middle school students in Yazoo City, Mississippi, and four students at STEMCivics Charter School in Mercer County, New Jersey, were hospitalized after ingesting cannabis edibles. In Yazoo City, a student brought the edibles to Woolfolk Middle School, prompting an investigation into the source and potential parental involvement. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, the students reportedly consumed suspected weed gummies at the charter school, leading to precautionary hospitalizations. The New Jersey incident is under investigation by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, while school officials have identified the student responsible for distributing the gummies. The charter school is currently facing challenges as its charter was recently revoked due to compliance issues. Both cases highlight ongoing concerns regarding the accessibility of cannabis products to minors.