3.1 Definitions

Weapons/Drugs/Alcohol/Crime Policies

Updated Apr 27 2023
A. Alcohol/Drug/Mood-Altering Substances – shall include any alcohol or malt beverage, and any and all drugs listed under state statute as a controlled substance, a chemical, abused substance or medication for which a prescription is required under the law and/or any substance which is intended to alter mood.

Examples of the above include, but are not limited to; beer, wine, liquor, wine coolers, marijuana, cocaine, crack, amphetamines, crank, hashish, PCP, LSD, chemical solvents, glue look-alike drugs, and any capsules or pills not registered with school personnel and given in accordance with the school district’s policy for the administration of medication to students in school.

B. Drug Paraphernalia – includes any utensil or item, which in the school’s judgment can be associated with the use of drugs, alcohol, or mood-altering substances. Examples include but are not limited to torches, roach clips, pipes, bowls, and rolling papers, etc.
C. Distribution – deliver, sell, pass, share, or give any alcohol, drug, or mood-altering substances, as defined by this policy, from one person to another or to aide herein.
D. Possession – possess or hold without any attempt to distribute any alcohol, drug, or mood-altering substance determined to be illegal or as defined by this policy. School and law enforcement officials will determine if the amount warrants the charge of possession with intent to distribute.
E. Drug/Alcohol Induced Medical Emergency – a student demonstrates symptoms of possible alcohol/drug overdose which may include incoherence, inability to response, vomiting, unconsciousness, seizures, etc.
F. School Premises - shall include not only actual building, facilities, and grounds on the school campus, but shall also include school buses, school bus stops, school parking areas, and any off-campus facility that is being used for a school function. School property also includes student travel to and from school or school activities.
G. Extracurricular Activity – shall include any school-sponsored activity such as field trips, school clubs, and social activities regardless of the time frame of the activity.

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