On November 3rd, Montanans voted to pass CI-118 and I-190, legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults over the age of 21.

Marijuana use has significant effects on the developing brain including on memory, attention, learning, and emotional health.

• Collaborating with Gallatin County Health Dept.
• Planning for prevention efforts and intervention strategies at District Safety Committee Meetings.
• Participating in Community prevention efforts.
• Learning from the experiences of other districts and duplicating effective prevention measures.
• Ongoing instruction in social emotional learning, good decision making, mental health, and student wellness.

Parents can help reduce the chances of their child engaging in marijuana use by:

• Having regular conversations
• Talking about the risks
• Dispelling the myths
• Staying involved in their lives
• Getting to know their friends

HealthyChildren: What Parents Need to Know