File: JICH - ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OR DRUG USE BY STUDENTS PROHIBITED

A student shall not, regardless of the quantity, use or consume, possess, buy or sell, or give away any beverage containing alcohol; any tobacco product, including vapor/E-cigarettes; marijuana; steroids; or any controlled substance. Use or consumption by students of alcohol, tobacco products, or drugs on school property or at any school function is prohibited.

Additionally, any student who is under the influence of drugs or alcoholic beverages prior to or during, attendance at or participation in a school-sponsored activity, will be barred from that activity and may be subject to disciplinary action.

This policy shall be posted on the district's website and notice shall be provided to all students and parents/guardians of this policy in accordance with state law. Additionally, the district shall file a copy of this policy with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in accordance with law in a manner requested by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

SOURCE:  MASC March 2016

LEGAL REF.:  M.G.L. 71:2A; 71:96; 272:40A

CROSS REF.: IHAMB, Teaching About Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs

GBEC, Drug Free Workplace Policy