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Board votes to prohibit on‑campus use of medicinal cannabis for now, leaves door open to case‑by‑case review
Summary
Citing House Bill 829 and attorney guidance, the board voted unanimously to prohibit student use of medicinal cannabis on school property at this time, but said it could reconsider the policy in specific cases or when more procedures are in place.
The Anderson County Board addressed KSBA policy 0922.42 and the December 1 statutory deadline created by House Bill 829 (KRS discussed in the meeting). Staff summarized two options: adopt a policy permitting administration under strict safeguards and training, or prohibit use on school property and revisit if an individual student need arises. The board attorney’s guidance and concerns about staff burden, training and parental roles featured in discussion.
After discussion a motion to prohibit on‑campus use of medicinal cannabis was made and seconded; the motion included the caveat that the board would reconsider if a student case required accommodations. Board members voted unanimously (5‑0) to prohibit for now. The board asked administration to prepare additional information so the policy could be reconsidered if needed.
