Fourth-grader facing discipline for handing out nicotine gum

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee fourth-grader is facing discipline after he handed out what school authorities say appeared to be nicotine gum.

A Milwaukee Public Schools spokesperson says they became aware of the situation involving an Alcott Elementary School student on Friday, May 4th.

Parents of the kids involved were notified immediately.

The spokesperson says the school will hand out the appropriate disciplinary actions.