LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) — Michigan lawmakers want schools to deliver more than report cards next fall: they’d like parents to get a state-issued warning about the “dangers” of smoking pot and vaping, too.
Under Senate Bill 433, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) would have to draft an informational notice—in English, Spanish, and Arabic—covering “the dangers of high-potency THC cannabis products and vaping” and list resources for prevention and treatment.
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The agency would need to finish the notice by July 1, 2026, update it each year “to account for any changes in health education or medical research,” and post it online for schools to share. Starting with the 2026–2027 school year, public and private schools would be required to send the notice to parents or guardians by October 1 and post a link on their own websites.
Schools can send it by email or mail—whichever makes sure Mom and Dad get the state’s annual reminder.
“This will reach families where they are and help them have honest conversations with their kids about the real dangers of these products,” said Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia). She’s the bill’s sponsor.
Groups backing the bill include the Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Health & Hospital Association, and the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, according to Bridge Michigan. The Senate Education Committee has yet to vote.