Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
Regulation Requirements
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 requires that institutions of higher education receiving federal funds or financial assistance must develop and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The program must include annual notification of the following: standards of conduct; a description of sanctions for violating federal, state, and local law and campus policy; a description of health risks associated with alcohol and drug use; a description of treatment options; and a biennial review of the program’s effectiveness and the consistency of the enforcement of sanctions.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, or would like additional information on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program at Ï㽶ֱ²¥, you may reach out the the Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Clery Compliance Officer.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Ï㽶ֱ²¥) is committed to keeping your health and safety a top priority. Alcohol and drug abuse remains a significant problem in the United States, and Ï㽶ֱ²¥ continues to strongly promote an environment that discourages the inappropriate or illegal use of drugs and alcohol. Ï㽶ֱ²¥ has adopted and implemented a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by all students and employees both on school premises and as part of any of its activities. TUHSC has designated a Committee to examine the current Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs, and sends out an annual notification to all Ï㽶ֱ²¥ faculty, staff, residents, and students via email several times a year. The Office of Institutional Compliance is responsible for preparing and distributing Ï㽶ֱ²¥â€™s DAAPP Biennial Report in collaboration with the Committee.
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Policies
HSC OP: 10.03, Alcohol and Illegal Drugs policy prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illegal drugs on Ï㽶ֱ²¥ property or as a part of any officially sponsored Ï㽶ֱ²¥ activities.
HSC OP 10.03 Attachment A: Student, Faculty, Resident and Staff Guidelines outlines Ï㽶ֱ²¥'s:
- Standards of conduct prohibiting the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- Local, state and federal laws and sanctions related to illicit drugs and alcohol.
- The health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- Any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or other programs available to students and employees.
- Disciplinary sanctions on students, faculty and staff for violations of drug and alcohol standards of conduct.
Additional Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Policies Related to Drug and Alcohol Abuse
HSC OP: 70.39, Drug-Free Workplace Policy
HSC OP: 70.39, Attachment A, Attachment A: Employee Consent and Release for Alcohol and Drug Testing Form
HSC OP: 52.06, Standards of Conduct and Ethics Guide
HSC OP: 10.19, Smoke, Tobacco and E-Cigarette Free Environment
, Personnel: Section 03.02.1
HSC OP: 70.41, Drug and Alcohol Testing for Safety-Sensitive Positions Requiring a Commercial Driver’s
License
HSC OP: 70.41, Attachment A: Employee Consent Form for Alcohol/Drug Testing
HSC OP: 72.16, Official Functions, Business Meetings and Entertainment
HSC OP: 72.16, Attachment A: Pre-Approval Form for Official Functions
HSC OP: 72.16, Attachment B: Authorization to Serve Alcohol Form
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Student Handbook, Code of Professional Conduct