Policy No. 3300: Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, Retaliation Policy
Based upon input by administrators, coaches, community councils, and others involved in student activity programs, the District finds that an educational drug awareness course and drug testing program for all students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) who participate in extracurricular activities is advisable for the following reasons:
- Health and safety of the individual and others: Any student participating in an activity under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol creates a risk of death or serious bodily injury, not only to the student, but also to other participants and spectators.
- Prevention: Many students will be able to say no to drugs because they will have an additional reason (i.e. participation in student activity programs) to avoid the use of drugs.
- Intervention: Individuals desiring to participate in activities will seek professional, parental, or clerical assistance for their drug or alcohol problems.
Legal References:
Utah Code 34-38-2
Synopsis:
Approved by the Board of Education: April 19, 2007. Last Revised: October 27, 2016. Last Reviewed: July 28, 2021