References: Utah Code 53A-11-401 through 404, Utah Code 58-37-2, 58-37b-2 and 58-37a-3 

1. Self Referral
   • 1.1 The district will pay for an assessment and recommendations at Weber Human Services. The parent/guardian may obtain an assessment and recommendations at another substance abuse treatment center at their own expense.
   • 1.2 Parent/guardian and the student will sign a release of information form so that appropriate school officials may receive a copy of the assessment recommendations.
   • 1.3 If appropriate, based on the recommendations, the parent and student will sign a drug and alcohol non-use contract.
   • 1.4 If the parent and student agree to follow the assessment recommendations and District requirements, the student may continue in his/her current placement.
2. Reporting Suspicion of Student Drug and Alcohol Use to Parents/Guardian
   Utah State Law (53A-11-401 through 404) requires the District to disclose suspected student drug and alcohol use to parents.
   • 2.1 Teachers and other school personnel shall report their good faith suspicion to the administration. The reporting educators are immune from any liability, civil or criminal (Utah Code 53A-11-404), and their names must be kept confidential.
   • 2.2 The administrator will obtain complete "Behavioral Assessment Forms" from the student’s teachers. (See attached forms)
   • 2.3 Parents or guardians will be notified of suspicion as soon as possible and a request for a parent conference will be made.
   • 2.4 If teacher feedback on the "Behavioral Assessment Form" indicates a cluster of drug and alcohol use indicators, administrators are encouraged to highly recommend an assessment to the parent.
   • 2.5 Administrators will complete and then have parent(s) sign the “Parental Notification of Suspected Substance Abuse” form (See attached forms) stating that the parents have reviewed the indicators with school officials. Students and parents who opt for an assessment will be considered self-referrals.
   • 2.6 The District will not be responsible for any financial action resulting from disclosure, assessment, treatment, or counseling. All payments for services or materials provided by anyone outside the Weber School District will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
3. Drug and Alcohol Policy Violations
   • 3.1 Illegal use, possession, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of controlled substances or intoxicants, including alcohol, on school property or while engaged in or attending a school activity. See Sections 58-37-2, 58-37b-2 and 58-37a-3 of the Utah Code for definitions controlled substances and illegal paraphernalia.
   • 3.2 Being present where prohibited substances are being openly used or possessed on school grounds or at school activities.
   • 3.3 Use of any substance including inhalants and over the counter medications which are used for unintended purposes or in excess of recommended amounts.
   • 3.4 Use, possession, distribution or sale of an "imitation controlled substance" which by its appearance or by representations made, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is prohibited.
   • 3.5 Use, possession, distribution or sale of drug paraphernalia on school property or while attending a school activity.
   • 3.6 Selling or distributing prohibited substances off campus so that it causes a serious direct and immediate effect on school functions or activities.
4. Possession and Use Violations Procedures (Drugs and Alcohol)
   • 4.1 Refer to law enforcement.
   • 4.2 The student is suspended by the school administrator for an appropriate time according to the Discipline Policy. Consult Special Education regarding special education students.
   • 4.3 Submit a Safe & Drug-free Schools incident report.
   • 4.4 Parent/guardian and student conference with administrator.
     • 4.4 A. The student is referred to Weber Human Services for an assessment. (Parent/guardian may choose assessment and recommendations at another substance abuse treatment center at their own expense).
     • 4.4 B. The parent/guardian and student will sign a release of information form so the school officials will receive a copy of the assessment recommendations.
     • 4.4 C. Parent/guardian and student will sign a drug and alcohol non-use contract.
     • 4.4 D. If the parent/guardian and student will participate in the assessment and follow the recommendations of the professionals based on an assessment, the student may be reinstated in school.
   • 4.5 The Weber School District will pay for participation in the Early Intervention Parent/Teen Alternative Program through Weber Human Services. All other intervention or treatment will be paid for by the parent/guardian.
   • 4.6 If the parent/guardian and student do not agree to follow the recommendations from the assessment, the student may be placed in an educational situation that the school principal determines to be best for both the student and the school. This educational placement will remain in force until the student is professionally assessed to be free from any drug/alcohol problems.
   • 4.7 The second violation will require the student's participation in professional treatment at the family's expense. If the parent(s) refuses to involve the student in treatment, the student will be referred to Student Services with a recommendation of alternative educational placement.
   • 4.8 The third violation will cause the student to be referred to Student Services with a recommendation of alternative placement, even if the student is in treatment.
5. Selling or Distributing Violations
   Students selling or distributing prohibited substances on the school grounds or off campus so that it causes a serious direct and immediate effect on school functions or activities, will be suspended and referred to Student Services with a recommendation of alterative placement or expulsion.

Approved by the Board 11/03/2004