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STUDENT CONDUCT: ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE

Alcohol

A student shall be prohibited from using, possessing, controlling, manufacturing, transmitting, distributing, selling, or being under the influence of intoxicating beverages on College District property, in College District vehicles, and at College District-related activities. With the prior consent of the Board or the College President, these provisions may be waived with respect to a specific location on College District property or a specific event that is sponsored by the College District. 

State law shall be strictly enforced at all times on all property controlled by the College District in regard to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages. 

Controlled Substances

No student shall possess, use, control, manufacture, transmit, distribute, sell, or attempt to possess, use, control, manufacture, transmit, distribute, sell, or be under the influence of, any of the following substances on College District property, in College District vehicles, or at College District-related activities:

  1. Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by law, including but not limited to marijuana, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, amphetamine, or barbiturate.

  2. Any abusable glue, aerosol paint, or any other volatile chemical substance for inhalation.

  3. Any performance-enhancing substance, including steroids.

  4. Any designer drug.

  5. Any other intoxicant or mood-changing, mind-altering, or behavior-altering drug.

The transmittal, sale, or attempted sale of what is represented to be any of the above-listed substances shall also be prohibited under this policy. 

Exceptions

It shall not be considered a violation of this policy if the student:

  1. Uses or possesses a controlled substance or drug authorized by a licensed physician through a prescription specifically for that student’s use;

  2. Possesses a controlled substance or drug that a licensed physician has prescribed for the student’s child or other individual for whom the student is a legal guardian; 

  3. Cultivates, possesses, transports, or sells hemp as authorized by law; or

  4. Possesses, sells, or distributes Dextromethorphan.

Paraphernalia

The use, possession, control, manufacture, transmission, distribution, or sale of paraphernalia related to any prohibited substance is prohibited.

Violation

Students who violate this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. [See FM and FMA] Such disciplinary action may include referral to drug and alcohol counseling or rehabilitation programs or student assistance programs, suspension, expulsion, and referral to appropriate law enforcement officials for prosecution.

Notice

Each student taking one or more classes for any type of academic credit except for continuing education units shall be given a copy of the College District’s policy prohibiting the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol, a description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law, and a description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol.

The Executive Director of Student Affairs is responsible for reviewing and updating this policy. Policy reviews are made in accordance with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Policy Tracking document.

DATE ISSUED: 11/9/2022

ADOPTED: 2/2025

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