Three students were hospitalized after a possible overdose incident at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School on Monday, officials said.
Broward Sheriff's Fire Rescue officials confirmed they responded to the school on Northwest 30th Avenue and took three students to local hospitals.
The students were demonstrating signs of an overdose, but the substance they were exposed to was unknown, officials said.
Broward County Public Schools officials said the three female students were taken to the hospital as a precaution after taking the edibles.
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How they got the edibles with the unknown substance was being investigated.
"Parents and guardians are reminded to speak with their children about the importance of positive decision-making and maintaining a drug-free and healthy environment, stressing the potential risks associated with sharing unpackaged and unfamiliar food items," the district said in a statement.
"The school administration is working with law enforcement to investigate the incident. Students who knowingly consume and/or transmit illicit substances on campus can be subject to disciplinary consequences as outlined in The Code Book for Student Conduct."
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