GUSD proposes banning student possession of energy drinks on campus

What happened

The district proposed prohibiting students from possessing or consuming energy drinks on school grounds, field trips and school-sponsored extracurricular activities. The change would address student-brought drinks, which the current policy does not specifically restrict.

Why it matters to families

If adopted, families would need to keep energy drinks out of students’ backpacks and lunches, including for trips and school activities. The presentation says enforcement would focus on confiscating the drink and notifying parents rather than punishment.

The evidence

The October 20, 2026 presentation described the restriction as a proposed update for board discussion and input, not an adopted policy. It states that GUSD already prohibits the sale, distribution or promotion of energy drinks, while its proposed update would cover student possession and consumption; proposed supportive enforcement is confiscation and parent notification.

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