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05-26-2006, 03:47 PM
Student Suspended For Having Caffeinated Gum (http://www.local6.com/education/9280808/detail.html)
Local 5 (Orlando), 5/26
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. -- A suburban Pittsburgh middle school student has been suspended for three days for sharing chewing gum that contains caffeine.
Burrell School District Superintendent Amy Palermo said products acting as a stimulant are prohibited and possessing them is grounds for disciplinary action.
She said the Jolt brand gum is a stimulant that has no other redeeming quality.
The school has soda machines, but they aren't turned on during school hours and drinks containing caffeine aren't sold in the lunchroom.
Palermo said the suspension was mainly based on the girl's decision to share the gum with another student.
Jolt is marketed as a caffeine-energy gum.
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Local 5 (Orlando), 5/26
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. -- A suburban Pittsburgh middle school student has been suspended for three days for sharing chewing gum that contains caffeine.
Burrell School District Superintendent Amy Palermo said products acting as a stimulant are prohibited and possessing them is grounds for disciplinary action.
She said the Jolt brand gum is a stimulant that has no other redeeming quality.
The school has soda machines, but they aren't turned on during school hours and drinks containing caffeine aren't sold in the lunchroom.
Palermo said the suspension was mainly based on the girl's decision to share the gum with another student.
Jolt is marketed as a caffeine-energy gum.
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