Drug Use/Infl uence and/or Drug Paraphernalia

Drug Use/Infl uence (D0502) and/or Drug Paraphernalia (D1301): Using or being under the infl uence of any illegal substance; having on your person or possessing items that are associated with illegal substances.

Grades K – 5: Level IV Off ense Grades 6 – 12: Level IV Off ense

First Off ense Required:

• Staff/student conference • Parent/Guardian no fi ca on and conference • Referral to support services and/or social service agency • Drug screening by parent or licensed agency • Police no fi ca on • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension 2nd - 5th grade only (1-2 days)

Subsequent Off enses Required:

• Staff/student conference • Parent/Guardian mandatory mee ng • Referral to support services and/or social service agency • Drug screening by parent or licensed agency • Police no fi ca on • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension 2nd - 5th grade only (1-3 days) Op onal: • Referral to Alterna ve Placement Team

First Off ense Required:

• Staff/student restora ve conversa on • Parent/Guardian no fi ca on and conference • Drug screening by parent or licensed agency • Police no fi ca on • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension (3-5 days) Op onal: • Referral to District Alterna ve Placement Team (DAPT)

Subsequent Off enses Required:

• Staff/student restora ve conversa on • Parent/Guardian mandatory mee ng • Referral to support services and/or social service agency • Drug screening by parent or licensed agency • Police no fi ca on • DOE eSchool Incident Report fi led as required by law • Suspension pending a hearing (10 days) • Referral to District Alterna ve Placement Team (DAPT) Op onal: • Expulsion