A local superintendent recently attended a conference regarding the use of medical marijuana in schools.

Dr. Sheila Greenwood, Bement Superintendent, indicates the legislation known as Ashley's Law allows for the use of medical marijuana to be administered in schools for approved students. 

Dr. Greenwood notes the current legislation allows for parents or guardians to administer medical marijuana to students on school grounds during the school day with a prescription.

Dr. Greenwood says the impact of this legislation on school districts is minimal. She says it is important to have policies like this in place for the rare student that could benefit.

An amendment to Ashley's Law which goes into effect this year is the permittance of school administrators and nurses to administer medical marijuana to a student with a prescription. Students are also permitted to self-administer under the direct supervision of an administrator or nurse under the amendment.