Response to Substances on Campus

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STUDENT(S) IN POSSESSION OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SUBSTANCES ON CAMPUS

1. Student is found to be in possession of or under the influence of substances on campus
   • Substances include: alcohol, tobacco/nicotine/vaping (nicotine), marijuana (THC), prescription medication misuse (used without a prescription), other controlled substances, paraphernalia
2. Contact SRO for proper disposal of substance(s) or paraphernalia (required for controlled substances)
3. School Administration contacts families/guardians of involved student(s) to discuss incident and the importance of supervision and involvement with substance use/possession response
4. If student is under the influence, communicate with families/guardians to pick up student for the remainder of day
   • This is considered an out-of-school suspension (OSS)
5. For first and second violations of possession or use of substances on campus:
   • Utilize Upshift as an alternative to additional days of OSS using administration discretion
   • First Offense (Day of Incident) = OSS; In-school suspension (ISS) day(s) as appropriate
   • Second Offense (Day of Incident) = OSS; In-school suspension (ISS) day(s) as appropriate
   • Gain verbal or written consent for each component of Upshift
   • Upshift includes: 1. Screening to determine risk level AND, depending on risk level, 2a. Brief intervention for low/med risk or 2b. Referral to substance use treatment for med/high risk
   • If parent consents to Upshift, refer student to Upshift Coordinator to start the program; Provide Upshift Coordinator with a copy of the signed parent consent form (or document verbal consent)
6. For three or more violations or for distribution of substances on campus:
   • Third Offense (Day of Incident) = OSS; Additional OSS or ISS day(s) as appropriate
   • Automatic Referral for Treatment Options (Care Solace Referral)
   • Contact Level Leader and/or SRO for consultation to discuss higher level consequences/interventions