Policy 517 - Student Chemical Dependency and Chemical Health Programs
I. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to develop, implement, and maintain programming for students which addresses the issues of chemical dependency and chemical health.
II. General Statement of Policy
The Board recognizes that chemical use and abuse affects the lives of the young and that the effects can be counterproductive to the educational mission of this public institution. The Board further recognizes that chemical dependency is treatable and believes that its prevention through education must be a priority of the district. To this end the Board shall encourage and support a program of prevention, early identification of chemical dependency, and appropriate intervention, referral, and aftercare.
Adoption and Amendment History
- Adopted: April 11, 1983
- Amended: August 11, 1986
- Amended: August 16, 2004
- Amended: March 9, 2015
- Amended: March 9, 2020
- Amended: March 12, 2024
- Last Reviewed: March 12, 2024