BOARD POLICY - 5131.6Ìý
The Board of Education recognizes that the use of alcohol or other drugs adversely affects student learning, is physically and emotionally harmful, and can result in serious social and legal consequences.ÌýThe use of steroids and other performance-enhancing supplements also presents a serious health and safety hazard. As part of the District's drug prevention and intervention efforts, staff shall develop comprehensive programs and activities to foster safe, healthy, and drug-free environments that support student well-being.
The Superintendent or designee shall establish and implement administrative regulations and operating procedures relating to a districtwide Substance Abuse Education Program. This educational program shall be developed in conjunction with guidelines approved by the State Board of Education and offered as a comprehensive program of experiences designed to meet the needs of individual students.ÌýThe District's alcohol and drug prevention and intervention programs shall be coordinated with other school and community-based services and programs and shall promote the involvement of parents/guardians. The Superintendent or designee may collaborate with the county office of education, community-based organizations, health providers, law enforcement agencies, local child welfare agencies, postsecondary institutions, businesses, and other public and private entities in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The Superintendent or designee shall clearly communicate to all students, staff, and parents/guardians the District's policies, regulations, and school rules related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. Students shall not possess, use, or sell alcohol or other drugs and related paraphernalia on school grounds or at school-sponsored activities. Any student who is found to have violated this policy shall be restricted from participating in co-curricular activities and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion in accordance with the law, Board policy, and administrative regulation.
Students participating in interscholastic athletics are prohibited from using steroids, dietary supplements, synephrine or any other performance-enhancing drugs banned by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. A student who is found to have violated this policy shall be restricted from participating in athletics and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
Known or suspected alcohol or drug abuse by student
In-service training anabolic steroids
Suspension or expulsion (grounds)
Suspension, limitation on imposition; exception
Smoking or use of tobacco prohibited
Prohibition of electronic signaling devices
Notification of law enforcement authorities; civil or criminal immunity
Narcotics or other hallucinogenic drugs
Expulsion; particular circumstances
- Performance-enhancing supplements
Confidentiality of pupil information
Instruction in personal and public health and safety
Instruction on alcohol, narcotics and restricted dangerous drugs
Areas of study
Areas of study, grades 7 to 12
- Drug education
51262 Use of Anabolic Steroids
Instructional materials
- Instructional materials on alcohol and drug education
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
Alcohol on school property; use in connection with instruction
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Narcotics, restricted dangerous drugs and marijuana
- Standards and schedules
Juvenile Drug Trafficking and Schoolyard Act
Unauthorized possession of marijuana; possession in school or on school grounds
Destruction of arrest or conviction records
Drug program fund; uses
Joint school-community alcohol abuse primary education and prevention program
- Alcohol and drug program funding; no unlawful use
- Adolescent family life program
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PENAL CODE
- Suppression of drug abuse in schools
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Policy Adopted: July 7, 1975
Policy Revised: November 1, 2005
Policy Revised:Ìý October 16, 2018
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