California elementary school student shared Skittles-like cannabis candy at recess, officials say
Several at the Sacramento school ate the candy, according to the district
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A fourth-grade student at a California elementary school shared cannabis-infused candies with other students while at school, officials revealed.
"The cannabis candy was in a package that resembled Skittles," the Twin Rivers Unified School District explained in a statement.
The unidentified student shared the candy with others during recess earlier this week at Michael J. Castori Elementary School.
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The fourth-grade student handed out the candy during recess at Michael J. Castori Elementary School, officials said. (Fox News)
Several students reportedly ate the weed-infused candies.
"We find this whole situation distressing—edible marijuana products in packages that resemble popular brands of candy," school district officials said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Several students ate the candy, according to the school district. (Fox News)
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The parents of the student who shared the candy have been contacted, and an investigation into what happened was ongoing.
No students were hospitalized, according to the school district.