A high school in Pennsylvania is trying to track down extra ounces of chips and soda in bagged school lunches.
WXPI-TV reports Aliquippa Junior Senior High School is limiting each student to a bag of chips of up to 4 ounces and one closed drink of up to 20 ounces when they come to school.
If a student brings in more – it will be thrown away.
WXPI discussed the issue with a board member,
'After seeing the news last night and seeing there are other districts that are dealing with kids bringing items into the school. South Allegheny just had six students that had edibles. We don’t need to put our children at risk, we have to make sure they are safe within our buildings,' said Aliquippa school board member Catherine Colalella.
The superintendent claims students are selling or trading snacks, which is causing arguments and distractions.
Some parents whose kids pack lunches are not pleased, as lunches packed from home will be searched.
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