6164.11

Instruction

Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol

Recent studies have indicated that there has been a rapid increase in the use of harmful drugs among our young people, and even among our children, with an especially rapid increase in the use of alcohol. Since the use of harmful drugs may have a deleterious effect on the health and welfare of the users, their families and society, the Board of Education desires that every effort be made by all members of the school system staff to reduce the chances that our students will begin or continue use of such harmful drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.

The professional staff should become aware of the problem, the recognition of the symptoms of such use, and should emphasize the dangers of such use wherever appropriate in the health education program and in such other contexts which touch on the subject.

It is desired that the administration seek the full cooperation with community agencies wherever such cooperation can work to the advantage of our students in this area.

(cf. 5131.6 - Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol)

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes

10‑16b Prescribed courses of study.

10‑19 Effect of alcohol, nicotine or tobacco and drugs to be taught.

10‑19a Superintendent to designate substance abuse prevention team.

10‑19b Advisory councils on drug abuse prevention.

10‑220 Duties of boards of education.

10‑221(d) Boards of education to prescribe rules.

Policy adopted: September 14, 2004 EAST HADDAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moodus, Connecticut