JICH
ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS
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. The School Committee prohibits the use or consumption by students of alcohol, tobacco products, or drugs on school property or at any school function,
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 subject to disciplinary action.
This policy shall be posted on the district’s website and notice shall be provided to all students and parents of this policy in accordance with state law. Additionally, the district shall file a copy of this policy with DESE in accordance with law in a manner requested by DESE.
SOURCE: MASC March 2016
LEGAL REF.: M.G.L. 272:40A
CROSS REF.: IHAMA, Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
GBEC, Drug Free Workplace Policy
Adopted on: April 10, 2008
Revised on: August 25, 2016