Overview
- Twelve students, aged 13 and 14, fell ill after consuming marijuana-laced gummies handed out by a fellow student at William Floyd Middle School in Moriches, New York.
- Eleven students were transported to local hospitals for treatment, while one student was released to their parents' care.
- Suffolk County Police and local emergency responders arrived at the school to assist with the incident, which occurred Monday morning around 10 a.m.
- Police have stated no criminal charges will be filed, and disciplinary actions will be handled at the school level.
- The incident highlights concerns over the accessibility of cannabis edibles, particularly unregulated products that may appeal to children.