Question on Notice regarding the results of a vape detector trial in 10 WA public schools, seeking data on alerts, student identification, disciplinary actions, and health referrals.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1989Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 March 2026
Portfolio: Education

Question

I refer to the two-year trial of vape detectors at 10 WA public schools launched in 2023, and the evaluation conducted by Quantum Consulting Australia, and I ask:(a) How many vape detection alerts were recorded across all 10 trial schools during the trial period, broken down by school; and(b) Of the alerts in (a), how many resulted in:(i) A student being identified;(ii) A student suspension;(iii) A student exclusion; and(iv) A referral to a health or counselling service?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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