Seventeen students at Walter Reed Middle School in Studio City were medically evaluated after potentially consuming a banned substance resembling candy. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded around 11 a.m. Thursday, with two students transported to the hospital and the rest released to their parents; all are expected to recover. The Los Angeles Unified School District confirmed the situation and stated that the safety of students is a top priority. The district is working with local health partners and police are investigating. Officials are urging parents to discuss substance abuse with their children, emphasizing caution about items that may look like candy.
17 Middle School Students in Studio City Medically Evaluated for Possibly Consuming Banned Substance
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