Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would essentially eliminate mandatory prison sentences for people convicted of selling drugs in so-called drug-free school zones.

Drug-free school zones were created by Congress in 1988, and Wisconsin passed a companion law in 1989. The laws enhanced penalties for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of a school, public ...

How do Drug-Free School Zones affect sentencing? Dig deeper: If someone is found with drugs in a drug-free zone, the charges can be raised from misdemeanors to felonies, according to Georgia law.

In Minnesota, the epicenter of prosecutions for violating drug-free school and park zone laws isn't Minneapolis, but small Polk County. The county contains less than 1 percent of the state's ...

McNaught, who is also the district’s Safe and Drug Free School coordinator, said the district is still not drug free, as indicated by a recent self-survey by students.

In preparation for the start of the start of the 89th Texas legislative session, three Drug-Free All Stars met with Representative Trent Ashby to share information on topics that directly impact high ...

Why Strongsville became the latest area school district to drug test students, and how it all works Updated: Jan. 07, 2025, 3:11 p.m. | Published: Jan. 06, 2025, 11: ...

The Black River Falls High School Student Senate is advocating a policy change that would test students suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Mar. 21—SUPERIOR — Following a successful campaign to restrict the number of smoke shops in Superior, students in the Superior High School Pledgemakers group are seeking to resume random drug ...

In Minnesota, the epicenter of prosecutions for violating drug-free school and park zone laws isn't Minneapolis, but small Polk County. The county contains less than 1 percent of the state's ...