2024-2025 Student Handbook

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Drug Free Schools and Campuses

In compliance with Section 22, of Public Law 101-226, entitled “Drug Free Schools and Campuses", Drake State hereby gives notice of the institution’s policy to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. The basic elements of the policy are listed below:  

  1. A statement prohibiting the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or abuse of alcohol by employees or students on Drake State property or at any activity conducted,   sponsored, or authorized by or on behalf of Drake State;  

  2. A description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or Federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol;  

  3. A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol;  

  4. A description of the drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or reentry programs that are available to employees and students; 

  5. A clear statement of the sanctions which the institution will impose against employees and students who violate the policy; 

  6. A biennial review by the institution of its program in an effort to: (a) determine its effectiveness and implement changes to the program if they are needed, and (b) ensure that the sanctions     required by item No. 5 above are consistently enforced; and  

  7. A copy of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy/Program referred to in this statement is available from the Office of the Dean of Students Office.