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DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY
<br />PURPOSE AND GOAL
<br />In an effort to adhere to 34 C.F.R. 86.100 of section 22 of the Drug -Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of
<br />1989 and section 1213 of the Higher Education Act, InterCoast Colleges is committed to protecting the safety, health, and
<br />well-being of all employees, students, and other individuals in our workplace. We recognize that alcohol abuse and drug
<br />abuse pose a significant threat to our goals. We have established an Alcohol and Drug Use Abuse Prevention Policy that
<br />balances our respect for individualswith the need to maintain a zero tolerance alcohol and drug -free environment. This
<br />organization encourages employees and students to voluntarily seek help with drug and alcohol problems.
<br />COVEREDSTUDENTS
<br />Any student, prospective student, or former student who is on campus or on the organization's property, at school
<br />sponsoredevents, or on an extern site, is covered by our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy.
<br />APPLICABILITY
<br />Our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy is intended to apply whenever anyone is representing or conducting
<br />business for theorganization and to all students, whether on campus, at a campus sponsored event, or on an extern site.
<br />Therefore, this policy applies during all school hours.
<br />PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
<br />It is a violation of our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy to be impaired by use, possess, sell, trade, and/or offer
<br />for sale alcohol, illegal drugs, controlled substances, or intoxicants. The term "controlled substance" as used in the policy
<br />means any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, or any other controlled substance,
<br />as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812, and as further defined
<br />by regulation 21C.F.R1208.01 et seq. The possession or use of marijuana is illegal under federal law, notwithstanding the
<br />provisions of the Compassionate Use Act (California Health & Safety Code 11362.5) or California Proposition 64 (Marijuana
<br />Legalization). These state laws have no legal effectunder federal law.
<br />NOTIFICATION OF CONVICTIONS
<br />Any student who is convicted of a criminal drug violation for possession or sale of illegal drugs or controlled substances
<br />while receiving federal student aid may jeopardize future federal financial aid eligibility. In the event that any student is
<br />convicted for such an offense, the completion of an acceptable drug rehabilitation program is required for future federal
<br />financial aid eligibility. Any student who is convicted of a criminal drug violation must notify the institution in writing
<br />within ten calendar days of the conviction. Students may additionally limit their potential for employment based on
<br />industry standards.
<br />SEARCHES
<br />Entering the organization's property constitutes consent to searches and inspections. If an individual is suspected of
<br />violating the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy, he or she may be asked to submit to a search or inspection at any
<br />time. Searches can be conducted of backpacks, purses, bags, desks, and workstations.
<br />CONSEQUENCES
<br />Students: InterCoast Colleges prohibit the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs, alcohol, and controlled
<br />substancesby students and employees on its property or as part of any of its activities. One of the goals of our Alcohol
<br />and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy is to encourage students to voluntarily seek help with alcohol and/or drug problems.
<br />If, however, an individual violates the policy, the consequences are serious. In the case of students, if the student violates
<br />the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy, the student will be subject to disciplinary action such as removing the
<br />student from class, suspension, and/or termination, and may be required to enter appropriate counseling. Student may
<br />be required to submit letters of reflection (assignments or assigned research based on their topic of offense, or written
<br />responses to questions asked, and/or apology statements/letter). While on suspension or expulsion, students will not be
<br />allowed on campus or clinical sites and will not be allowed to attend school events. Nothing in this policy prohibits the
<br />student from being disciplined or discharged for other policy violations. Students who wish to appeal a decision made
<br />under this policy can follow the appeals procedure outlined in the school catalog. Any student who is involved with the
<br />unlawful possession, use or distribution if illicit drugs, alcohol, or controlled substances may besubject to referral for
<br />prosecution for violations of applicable local, State, or Federal laws. Federal and state sanctions for illegal possession of
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