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or ordered by a practitioner with the appropriate signed
documentation.
2. Knowingly or intentionally possess on school premises, school
buses, or at school functions beer, wine, or liquor.
3. Possess on school premises, school buses, or at official school
functions prescribed medicine without reporting the fact of possession to the principal or first period teacher upon arrival at school. The amount of any prescribed medicine may be limited by the principal.
Any person who violates the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of the foregoing paragraphs shall be suspended and the principal shall recommend expulsion for the remainder of the school year. Any person who violates Section 3 of the foregoing paragraphs may be suspended or expelled or be subject to such other lesser penalty as shall be determined to be appropriate.
School rules prohibit the distribution of any material, including narcotic drugs, marijuana, depressants, stimulants, or hallucinogenic drugs, uncontrolled and prescribed drugs, medicines, beer, wine or liquors at school. Violation of this rule may result in suspension, expulsion, or such other lesser penalty as may be appropriate.
Students who come to school or any school function in an intoxicated condition, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or conduct themselves in a disorderly or boisterous manner may be arrested for a misdemeanor under Section 16-17-530 of the SC Code, as well as be suspended and/or expelled from school.
If a student violates this alcohol and drug policy, the principal is asked to contact the parents or legal guardian and the local police and to suspend the student from school. Any alcohol or drugs taken from a student will be turned over to the police.
Students who are addicted to or dependent upon a controlled substance may seek advice from the guidance office or administration concerning such problems and obtain treatment without fear of arrest or being reported to law enforcement authorities.
Drug and Alcohol Use
To provide for the development and safety of our students, the district is committed to a comprehensive prevention program which includes: supporting fostering abstinence of students, requiring active participation of students and staff, involving parents, and encouraging
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