Round Rock ISD proposes school-based 'first offender' diversion program for students caught with THC products

Jan 22, 2026

Chief Ryan O'Ruthia briefed trustees on a voluntary, court-collaborative diversion program that would allow students found with THC devices to take educational classes, receive counseling and be monitored by a campus resource officer; successful completion results in case dismissal and no juvenile record.

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Round Rock ISD officials outlined a proposed school-based First Offender diversion program on Jan. 7 designed to keep students who are caught with THC products out of the juvenile-justice system if they voluntarily complete an educational and support program.

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