Substance Abuse - 320.00

Johnson County Community College
Series 300: Students 
Section 320: Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

The college supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, Sec. 5151 et. seq.) and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). Pursuant to these Acts, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance or abuse of alcohol (as defined in these Acts) by a student on college property or as part of any college activity is prohibited.

Under Public Law 100-226, the college will distribute to all students, in the current catalog, a statement of compliance in accordance with the applicable provisions of the law. The college will conduct a biennial review of this procedure as required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.

A student who violates this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action including suspension, demotion, non-renewal and/or termination as provided in the Student Code of Conduct, policy 319.01.

Date of Adoption:
Revised: 6/16/94