Pennsylvania School Board Backs Marijuana Facility, Citing Economic Development Benefits
The Waynesboro Area School Board this week finalized a letter of support for a proposed medical marijuana growing and processing facility, saying the district appreciates the economic development that could come with the project in Wharf Road Industrial Park.
The school board noted that it supports the industrial growth, but will not take a position on the potential benefits of marijuana for medical conditions.
A letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Health notes the district receives federal funding for some of its K-12 programs and recognizes that federal law does not legalize medical marijuana.
"Additionally, our schools advocate that students abstain from the use of alcohol, tobacco and all harmful drugs, including marijuana, hence such advocacy also prevents district support," the letter states.
A company known as SusqueCanna Pharma is applying for one of Pennsylvania's first licenses to become a grower-processor. Officials estimate implementation of the medical-marijuana program should be...
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