University of Colorado and Colorado State University leaders said they would leave the marijuana penalties as-is. "CSU is a public institution supported by the taxpayers of Colorado, and it has no interest in reducing disciplinary actions for any illegal drug use," according to a school spokesperson.

Moreover, CU officials added, the penalties for pot use and alcohol use are already nearly identical, both typically involving probation, community service, and taking part in an alcohol and other drug education program.

"If the administrations ignore the students and refuse to take any action, they will be encouraging future alcohol abuse and will be guilty of gross negligence the next time an alcohol-related tragedy occurs on campus," said Mason Tvert, executive director of Safer Alternatives for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER), the group that sponsored a student petition drive calling for equalizing the penalties.

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