5530.01 - STUDENT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE

No student, while on the school premises or while involved in any school related activity may use, possess, distribute, manufacture, sell or ingest within the body any quantity of drugs, inhalants or intoxicants (including alcohol). The possession, use, distribution, manufacturing or sale of any drug or look-alike drugs, the misuse of chemical or alcohol products, and the possession of drug paraphernalia are also prohibited.

Prescription medications are to be construed as exceptions to this policy when used by the individual for whom they were prescribed and in the manner and amount prescribed.

Students who violate this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures as well as referral to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

In order to provide for a school environment free of chemical abuse, the Barron Area School District will continue developing its instructional programs to meet present and future needs related to drug and alcohol abuse education. Choices which lead to drug and alcohol abuse will be dealt with along with the facts regarding legal, social, physical and psychological results arising from misuse and/or abuse.

A copy of this policy and any implementing rules shall be distributed annually to students and their parents/guardians. Also, there shall be an annual review of the policy and rules.