That's the number of out-of-school suspension days that Georgia public school students received for vaping during the 2023-24 academic year, according to a recent presentation by state Department of Education officials.
Underage vaping is a growing problem in Georgia schools, DOE associate superintendent Justin Hill told state lawmakers studying the issue.
Almost 17,500 students were disciplined during the most recent school year for vaping.
What's next: DOE is rolling out an awareness campaign and encouraging investments in anti-vaping programs and technology.
