Students who voluntarily seek assistance for substance abuse problems shall not receive disciplinary action as a result of asking for help. However, an admission by a pupil in response to questioning initiated by the principal or teaching staff member, or following the discovery of a prohibited substance by the principal or teaching staff member, shall not constitute a voluntary, self-initiated request for counseling and treatment. Students that voluntarily seek assistance shall be referred to the Substance Awareness Coordinator. Intervention and treatments services for substance abuse shall be provided to such students. Services may include counseling, service linkages, referrals, aftercare support, support groups and advocacy both within the school and the community.
Substance abuse is considered a health risk.
No public school substance abuse policy can be effective without the cooperation of parents. When policy violations occur, parent notification is mandated. Parents will be held accountable to fulfill their parental and statutory obligations when substance abuse violations occur.