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Schools Enhance Vaping Detection Efforts Amid New Disguised Devices

Posted by Joseph D. Lento | Nov 04, 2023 | 0 Comments

There's growing concern about vaping devices that look like regular school items. One such device, which looks like a highlighter, is causing schools to increase their anti-vaping efforts. This particular product from HighLight Vape is especially tricky because it works like a normal marker and comes in many bright colors.

If your child has found themselves in trouble at school over vaping, the Lento Law Firm can help. Call 888-535-3686 or fill out this contact form, and we'll be in touch.

The Vaping Epidemic in Schools

The vaping epidemic among U.S. middle and high school students continues to raise alarms. In 2022, approximately 2.55 million students in these age groups reported using e-cigarettes in a 30-day span. This equates to 14.1% of high schoolers and 3.3% of middle school students. Astonishingly, e-cigarettes are now the predominant tobacco product consumed by students in these age categories. While there are certainly consequences for students who are caught using these devices at school, many students feel the risks are worth it.

Schools' Multi-Pronged Approach to Vaping Prevention

To combat this escalating crisis, schools are dedicating substantial resources, both financial and in terms of personnel. Their approach is two-fold. David Mustonen, the communications director for Dearborn Public Schools in Michigan, emphasizes the importance of knowledge-based prevention. Schools are focusing on educating students and parents about the perils of vaping through informative presentations.

Physical detection is also on the rise. The Citrus County School Board has greenlit the introduction of Sammy, a vape-sniffing police dog, in school corridors. This dog is specifically trained to detect vape pens, nicotine, and THC. Though still in training, the initiative is showing early signs of success. David Vincent, who championed the K-9's inclusion, believes that Sammy will act as a significant deterrent, discouraging students from bringing vaping devices to school.

Concern Over Youth-Targeted Marketing

There's rising apprehension that vape device manufacturers are purposefully targeting younger audiences. The design of these devices for concealment, especially ones that mimic everyday school supplies like tape rolls, USB drives, and markers, has school safety specialists, including Vincent, deeply worried. The argument is that adults, the legal purchasers, should not require clandestine devices, indicating a possible intent to attract underage users.

Further compounding this concern is the alleged advertising of vaping products to the youth by brands like JUUL, leading many districts to pursue legal action against them.

Lento Law Firm to the Rescue

As the vape industry continues to evolve, schools remain steadfast in their commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of their students. The multi-pronged strategies being deployed are a testament to this dedication.

For parents discovering their child entangled in vaping-related disciplinary actions at school, legal recourse is available. The Lento Law Firm can assist students to ensure they are represented and treated fairly. Reach us by calling 888.735.3302 or by filling out this contact form – we'll be in touch shortly.

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Joseph D. Lento

"I pride myself on having heart and driving hard to get results!" Attorney Joseph D. Lento passionately fights for the futures of his clients nationwide. Attorney Lento and his team represent students and others in disciplinary cases and various other proceedings at colleges and universities across the United States. Attorney Lento has helped countless students, professors, and others in academia at more than a thousand colleges and universities across the United States, and when necessary, he and his team have sought justice on behalf of clients in courts across the nation. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. In various capacities, the Lento Law FIrm Team can help you or your student address any school-related issue or concern anywhere in the United States.

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