Detroit school district says marijuana-related incidents on the rise

School district records a surge in marijuana-related incidents on school premises, prompting urgent calls for decisive action from leaders.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District has recently noticed a significant increase in the usage of marijuana edibles and vape pens within schools. In response to this concerning trend, the district is appealing to local, state, and federal leaders to implement a policy addressing this issue promptly.

In an email sent on Thursday, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti reports that the district has seen a significant rise in drug-related incidents. Between 2019 and 2021, there were 289 incidents recorded, but this number has surged to 1,735 between 2021 and 2023. This increase highlights the urgent need for attention and action to address this concerning issue.

The email was said to have been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, city council members, and Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.