A troubling spike in suspensions and exclusions in Queensland state schools has been linked to an addictive new trend. 7NEWS
Thousands of students were absent under the disciplinary measures handed down for drug-related incidents.Watch the latest news and stream for free onThat’s an increase of 359 disciplinary absences since 2021 school year. This represents the 570,000 students across the state’s 1,258 public schools.
“The growth in drug-related disciplinary absences relates primarily to the increase in incidents involving students vaping or possessing vaping implements,” the spokesperson said. “Despite vaping being a relatively new trend, we already know from the advice of health experts how dangerous these devices are and, unfortunately, their growing popularity among young people,” they said.In Queensland, electronic cigarettes and electronic cigarette products containing nicotine are illegal unless on prescription and supplied from a pharmacist or through Therapeutic Goods Administration processes.
Education campaigns, school bans and law reform proposals are all in motion - but the education minister says society also plays a role in discouraging vaping.Grace told 7NEWS.com.au the government is working on campaigns with the Cancer Council, Heart Foundation, and Lung Foundation, as well as “ vaping with my Ministerial Student Advisory Council” - but said it is also up to the public.
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