A Virginia middle school student received a temporary suspension last September , after officials claimed they found him with a marijuana leaf . However , the 11-year - old 's parents have said that repeated field tests proved their son did not have a leaf from the plant . The parent has said their son now has panic attacks and depression . The Bays have also sued both the school district and the sheriff 's office .
A Virginia middle school student received a 364-day suspension last September , after officials said they found him with a marijuana leaf . However , the 11-year-old 's parents have said that three field tests proved their son did not have a leaf from the plant . The couple has said their son now has panic attacks and depression . The Bays have also sued both the school district and the sheriff 's office .