4102 - FHAA - Safe Schools - Alcohol & Drugs
Alcohol
A person may not possess or drink an alcoholic beverage inside or on the grounds of any building operated by a part of the District or in those portions of any building, park, or stadium that is being used for an activity sponsored by or through the District or any part thereof. Violation of this provision is a misdemeanor.
Student Offenses
No student shall distribute, dispense, possess, use or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor or unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, anabolic steroid or any other controlled substance, as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 812) and as further defined by regulation at 21 CFR § 1300.01 et seq., before, during or after school hours at school or in any other school district location as defined below.
School District Location Defined
“School district location” means in any school building or on any school premises; on any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities; off school property at any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district.
Guidelines
Compliance with this policy should be mandatory. A student who violates the terms of this policy may be suspended or expelled from school, at the discretion of the Board. Each student found in violation of this policy shall be provided with information about drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation, and re-entry programs available to students through the school district or otherwise. Violations of the policy on drugs and alcohol may be reported to an appropriate law enforcement agency if permitted under Utah Code § 53G-8-211.
Disclosure
- Utah state law requires teachers and school personnel to disclose information of suspected chemical and alcohol abuse to the parent. Personnel will complete the Suspected Abuse Report form and submit it to the appropriate school administrator for referral to the parent.
- The purpose of disclosure will be to make parents aware of potential problems and dangers associated with substance abuse.
- The disclosure will review student behavior or situations causing concern: attendance, discipline, behavior, grades, physical symptoms, and other problems that affect school performance.
- Disclosure will allow parents to seek help for further evaluation of the child from outside agencies.
- Parents will be provided with information regarding agencies providing service to adolescents: assessment counseling and treatment.
- In complying with Utah state law for disclosure, the school district meets this obligation to parents. The school system will not be held responsible for any financial action resulting from disclosure (assessment, treatment, or counseling). Payment for services or materials provided by chemical abuse professionals who are not school employees will be the responsibility of the parents.
Treatment
- In order to support the family and student when treatment is sought, the District will provide elective credit for education received during the treatment process. The treatment program must meet Utah State Division of Alcoholism and drug license qualifications.
- Inpatient/Day Treatment—A student may earn a maximum of one health credit for inpatient treatment under the following guidelines:
- Successful completion of the treatment credit will be awarded on the same basis as academic credit (90 hrs. equals 1/2 credit).
- A maximum of five and one-half (5 ½) hours per day may be counted.
- Aftercare—After completion of the treatment program, a student may earn one elective health credit for participation in an approved aftercare program. The following condition must be met:
- A maximum of one credit hour may be earned. This credit will be recorded as one elective health credit.
- Credit will be awarded on the same hourly basis as academic credit. (90 hours equals ½ credit).
- Students must submit a schedule of aftercare programs and verification of regular attendance.
Notice
The following notice shall be provided to all students of the District:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful and that it is a violation of the policy of this school district for any student to distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor or unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, anabolic steroid or any other controlled substance as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 812) and as further defined by regulation at 21 CFR § 1308.11 through 1308.15, before, during or after school hours, at school or in any other school district location as defined below.
"School district location" means in any school building and on any school premises; in any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or other school activities; off-school property at any school-sponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, or during any period of time when the student is under the supervision of school district personnel or otherwise engaged in a school district activity.
Any student who violates the terms of the school district's Drug and Alcohol Policy is subject to the discipline outlined in the school district's policies including all disciplinary sanctions consistent with local, state and federal law, up to and including expulsion and referral for prosecution and/or completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that compliance with this policy is mandatory.
Section 5145 of the Drug Free Schools and Community Act (Public Law 101-226).