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Parkland youth ambassadors tell commission mental health, drugs and e-vehicle safety top concerns
Summary
Parkland high-school ambassadors presented survey results showing mental health (88%), drug use (80%) and bullying (52%) as top youth concerns; students urged more counselors, timely access to treatment and clearer enforcement for e-bikes and scooters.
A group of Parkland high-school students presented results from a peer survey to the City of Parkland commission, telling elected officials that mental health, drug use and bullying rank as the biggest issues facing local youth.
Jackie Weymayer, the city’s senior director of strategy and intergovernmental affairs, introduced the Parkland Youth Ambassador program. Student presenters said 88% of respondents identified mental health among…
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