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5530 - DRUG PREVENTION
The Board of Education recognizes that the misuse of drugs is a serious problem with legal, physical, and social implications for the whole school community.
For purposes of this policy, "drugs" shall mean:
| A. | all dangerous controlled substances as so designated and prohibited by Ohio statute; | |
| B. | all chemicals which release toxic vapors; | |
| C. | all alcoholic beverages; | |
| D. | any prescription or patent drug, except those for which permission to use in school has been granted pursuant to Board policy; | |
| E. | anabolic steroids; | |
| F. | any substance that is a "look-alike" to any of the above or is purported to be a drug. |
The Board prohibits the use, possession, concealment, distribution, and/or purchase of any drug or any drug-related paraphernalia as the term is defined by law, on school grounds, on school vehicles, and/or at any school-sponsored event.
It further establishes a drug-free zone within 1000 feet of any facility used by the District for educational purposes.
Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action and possible legal action.
R.C. 2925.37, 3313.60(E), 3313.661, 3313.662, 3313.751, 3313.95, 3319.012
Public Law 101 - Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986
20 U.S.C. 3171 et seq.,
20 U.S.C 3224A
Revised 7/28/09