In addition to prohibiting all employees from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance, the State Board of Technical and Adult Education prohibits all employees from engaging in such illegal activity at all times and all places. Such activity, even during nonworking hours, clearly affects an employee's ability to perform public duties. No employee may illegally engage in the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance at any time or place, including while at the workplace. Such unlawful activity will be considered sufficient grounds for a serious adverse personnel action, including dismissal from employment.
Certification is placed in the employee's personnel file.
The Department shall notify the appropriate federal funding agency within 10 days after receiving notice of the conviction from the employee or otherwise after receiving the actual notice of conviction. Require such employee to participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace and elsewhere. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. Any penalties to be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring the workplace.