District Drug Testing Policy for Extracurricular Activities
1. Purpose:
The district aims to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students. To ensure the well-being of students participating in extracurricular activities, the district has established a drug testing policy to discourage substance abuse.
2. Scope:
This policy applies to all students involved in any extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other school-sponsored groups.
3. Drug Testing Process:
Random Selection: Students participating in extracurricular activities may be randomly selected for drug testing. The selection process will be conducted by a third-party service to ensure fairness and confidentiality.
Notification: Students and their parents/guardians will be notified prior to testing. Testing will occur at a designated time and location, typically on school grounds.
Test Procedure: A trained professional will administer the test, which may include a urine or saliva sample. The sample will be sent to a certified laboratory for analysis.
Confidentiality: Test results will be kept confidential and shared only with the student, their parents/guardians, and designated school officials.
4. Consequences for Positive Test Results:
First Offense:
* Immediate suspension from the extracurricular activity for a minimum of 30 days.
* Mandatory meeting with the school counselor for substance abuse assessment and intervention.
* The student may return to the activity after 30 days if they complete a substance abuse education program approved by the district.
Second Offense:
* Suspension from all extracurricular activities for the remainder of the school year.
* Required participation in a substance abuse treatment program.
* The student may reapply for participation in extracurricular activities the following school year, pending approval from school officials.
Third Offense:
* Permanent ban from all extracurricular activities during the student's time at the school.
* Continued substance abuse counseling as recommended by the school counselor.
5. Appeals Process:
Students and their parents/guardians may appeal the consequences of a positive drug test within five business days of receiving the results. Appeals will be reviewed by a panel of school administrators.
6. Policy Review: This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and fairness.
Adoption Date: Revision Date(s): 9/12/22, 4/8/24
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