S5 | Medical Marijuana and Students With Special Needs: Seeking Clarity in the Haze
(Room Osceola A)
07 May 19
3:00 PM
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4:15 PM
More than half of states have new or recent legislation permitting the use of medical marijuana, but the drug continues to be illegal under federal law. This poses a difficult issue for schools, as they struggle to determine their obligations under Section 504, the IDEA, and the ADA, which mandate medical accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and weigh them against the potential loss of federal funding if a school permits the use of a federally prohibited drug. Attorney Timothy E. Gilsbach will discuss legal implications of the use of medical marijuana by students with disabilities and offer practical tips and tools to help educators and school leaders navigate this hazy new legal issue.