The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly moving toward a historic shift in federal drug policy, with plans to reclassify marijuana as early as this week. According to reports, the move would transition cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, marking the most significant change in federal cannabis oversight in over half a century. We are proud to share that Students for Sensible Drug Policy was featured in this coverage by The Korea Times, highlighting our organization’s role in the global conversation surrounding these long-overdue reforms.

For our community, this administrative shift represents a significant milestone for evidence-based policy after decades of prohibition. By moving marijuana to a lower-restriction category, the federal government is finally acknowledging its medical applications and opening the door for expanded scientific research. While we continue to push for full federal legalization and restorative justice, this step validates years of student advocacy and moves the country toward a more rational, health-centered approach to drug regulation.

Read the full report here: US set to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday