A classroom incident that’s now raising serious questions.

A Utah family is demanding answers after their developmentally delayed daughter unknowingly drank alcohol from her teacher’s mug at school—an incident they say led to a frightening fall and head injury.

The case centers on Flor Perry, a 21-year-old student with a rare genetic condition that leaves her nonverbal and functioning at the developmental level of a young child. According to her parents, Flor was at her school in Farmington when she picked up a stainless steel tumbler belonging to her teacher and took a drink—unaware that it allegedly contained hard seltzer.

What happened next, her family says, was alarming.

Shortly after consuming the drink, Flor reportedly lost her balance, fell, and hit her head. Because she cannot communicate verbally, her parents say they were initially left in the dark about what caused the incident.

“There was no way of telling how much she consumed,” her mother said in a local interview, describing the uncertainty and fear surrounding the situation.

Authorities later confirmed that the teacher, identified as Katherine Meatoga, had allegedly been drinking alcohol from the tumbler while at work. She has since been charged with a misdemeanor for possessing or consuming alcohol on school grounds. The school district confirmed that alcohol was present in the container and that Flor had taken the mug and drank from it.

The teacher has since resigned.

For Flor’s parents, however, the incident goes far beyond a policy violation—it’s a breach of trust.

“These are vulnerable, nonverbal students,” her father said. “They can’t come home and tell you something is wrong.”

That vulnerability is at the heart of the family’s frustration. They say they were not immediately informed about what had happened and only learned details days later, after witness accounts surfaced. By then, the damage—both physical and emotional—had already been done.

The situation is especially painful for the Perrys because it’s not the first time their daughter has faced issues in a school setting. According to the family, Flor was previously involved in another alleged incident with a teacher in 2022.

“Here we go again,” her father said, expressing disbelief that something similar could happen twice.

The Davis School District acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, stating that the employee violated clear expectations and that alcohol is strictly prohibited on school grounds. Officials emphasized that such behavior is not tolerated.

Still, the case is prompting broader concerns about oversight and communication—especially when it comes to students who cannot advocate for themselves.

Flor’s story has resonated with many parents of children with disabilities, highlighting the unique risks faced by those who rely entirely on caregivers and educators for safety.

For the Perrys, the focus now is on accountability—and ensuring something like this doesn’t happen again.

Their daughter, who they adopted from Ecuador as a child, remains at the center of their world. They describe her as having a sweet personality and a gentle spirit—traits that make what happened even harder to process.

As the legal case moves forward, with the former teacher expected in court next month, the family hopes their experience will lead to greater awareness and stronger protections for students like Flor.

Because, as they see it, one sip should never turn into a crisis.