Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

At a minimum, the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) requires an annual notification in
writing to all students and employees. This is accomplished by listing the following information in both the
student and employee handbooks:

1. Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees;
2. A description of appropriate legal sanctions for violation of local, state, or federal laws for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
3. A description of the health risks associated with the abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol use.
4. A list of drug and alcohol programs (counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, and re-entry) that are available to employees or students; A clear statement that the Institution of Higher Learning (IHE) will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees for violations of the standards of conduct and a description of those sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution.

A. DISTRIBUTION POLICY

Upon enrollment for new students or upon hire for new employees, distribution shall follow a specific procedure. This policy is made clear in order to address such students and employees who either enroll or are hired at different points in the year. These provisions are addressed according to the following protocol:

New Students: Students shall receive an electronic copy of the policy at time of enrollment.

New Employees: All new employees (faculty or staff) shall receive a physical copy of the appropriate employee handbook as part of their welcome materials that are distributed by campus Personnel.

B. ONGOING INFORMATION

In addition to the required notifications, the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College will provide and display information found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program for ALL students, faculty and staff to view throughout the year as follows:

• Posters
• Class Schedules
• College Catalogs
• Online Educational Workshops
• Digital Screens around college

The LACCD is committed to drug-free and alcohol-free campuses. Students and employees are prohibited from unlawfully possessing, using or distributing illicit drugs and alcohol on District premises, in District vehicles, or as part of any activity of the District or colleges of the District. LACCD Board Rule 9803.19 prohibits the following: “Alcohol and Drugs. Any possession of controlled substances which would constitute a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350 or Business and Professions Code section 4230, any use of controlled substances the possession of which are prohibited by the same, or any possession or use of alcoholic beverages while on any property owned or used by the District or colleges of the District or while participating in any District or college-sponsored function or field trip. "Controlled substances," as used in this section, include but are not limited to the following drugs and narcotics: (a) opiates, opium and opium derivatives; (b) mescaline; (c) hallucinogenic substances; (d) peyote; (e) marijuana; (f) stimulants and depressants; (g) cocaine.”

A. EMPLOYEES:

The unlawful possession, purchase, manufacture, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees on college/district property or at any of its activities is prohibited. LACCD will impose sanctions, consistent with local, State, and Federal law, for violations of LACCD alcohol and drug policies as stated in college policies or employee handbooks/manuals. Disciplinary action may include corrective discipline, counseling, (faculty) reassignment, verbal warnings, documented warnings, probation, suspension with or without pay, and discharge for employees and/or referral to local law enforcement for prosecution.

If an employee is convicted of violating criminal laws concerning alcohol or drugs, in addition to civil action, the employee may be subject to termination. Legal sanctions may include classes, community service, fines, prison terms, loss of driving privileges, and mandated rehabilitation programs. In addition, failure to disclose previous convictions on a job application is grounds for termination.

LACCD supports the laws and regulations of the United States of America, the State of California, Los Angeles County, and the City of Los Angeles as well as the counties and cities in which our outreach sites are located. Each student and employee is expected to do the same. Applicable legal sanctions under state, local, and federal law can include: forfeiture of personal property and real estate, fines, revocation of driver’s license, probation, parole, imprisonment, mandatory minimum sentences, and deportation for non-US citizens.

B. STUDENTS:

Students are expected to comply with local and state laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages, controlled substances and illegal drugs. In addition, the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, consumption, use or transportation of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances and illegal drugs and/or possession of drug paraphernalia by any student on college or district property, at any college or district-sponsored student activity, or at LACCD approved classes, field trips or activities off campus shall be strictly prohibited. This includes possession of alcoholic beverage containers. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition, which may be evidenced by disorderly, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, while on campus or at a college or district approved event off campus.

No student shall furnish or cause to be furnished any alcoholic beverage to any person under the legal drinking age. California under-age drinking laws will be enforced through judicial referrals and, or reporting incidents to the Sheriff’s Department.

LACCD will impose sanctions, consistent with local, State, and Federal law, for violations of LACCD alcohol and drug policies and the Standards of Student Conduct. Sanctions may include a warning, reprimand, restitution, disciplinary probation, suspension, and expulsion. Sanctions may also include classes, community service, referrals for appropriate counseling and/or referral to LACCD police department and or local law enforcement for prosecution. If a student is convicted of violating criminal laws regarding alcohol or drugs, they may be subject to civil action. Legal sanctions may include classes, community service, fines, prison terms, loss of driving privileges, and mandated rehabilitation programs.

The following sections of the Standards of Student Conduct pertain directly to Drug & Alcohol use, sale and possession:

Board Rule 9803.19 Alcohol and Drugs. Any possession of controlled substances which would constitute 5 |Page a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350 or Business and Profes-sions Code Section 4230, any use of controlled substances the possession of which are prohibited by the same, or any possession or use of alcoholic beverages while on any property owned or used by the District or colleges of the District or while participating in any District or college-sponsored function or field trip. "Controlled substances," as used in this section, include but are not limited to the following drugs and narcotics:

1. opiates, opium and opium derivatives
2. mescaline
3. hallucinogenic substances
4. peyote
5. marijuana
6. stimulants and depressants
7. cocaine

Student-Athlete Drug Use Testing Policy:
The Los Angeles Community College District is a participant within the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). The CCCAA does not employ a drug use testing policy. However, each student-athlete completes a Student Eligibility Report which carries sanctions specifically for student athletes, which states: The use or possession of any drugs, alcohol or tobacco will result in ejection from that contest and suspension from the next two contests. Additionally, each of our student-athletes are actual students enrolled in the Los Angeles Community College District and are held accountable to the district Drug and Alcohol Policies stated.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department enforces all federal and state laws and local ordinances.

A. FEDERAL

The Federal Trafficking Penalties table, obtained from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration1, provides information regarding amounts of controlled substances and the penalties related to trafficking offenses based on quantity and offense. This table can be found on page 11 and does not include Marijuana offenses. For Marijuana related trafficking offenses, please refer to the table on page 12.

B. STATE

In addition to the Federal Penalties listed in the tables provided, a complete listing of California substances.

Federal regulations require each institution to conduct a Biennial Review of the DAAPP it has established. The Biennial Review of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program and Policies determines program effectiveness and consistency of policy enforcement, as well as identifies and implements changes when appropriate. Additionally, the Biennial Review ensures that the campuses enforce the disciplinary sanctions for violating standards of conduct consistently.

Contents of the Biennial Review shall include the following:

• Description of LATTC college community;
• Statement of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) program goals;
• Description of AOD program elements;
  • College Policies & Procedures
  • Notification method
  • Prevention classes
  • Resources for students
  • Resources for employees (EAP)
  • Outcome statistics
• Summaries of AOD program strengths and weaknesses;
• Procedures for distributing annual notification to students and employees;
• Copies of the policies distributed to students and employees.

LATTC shall develop data collection and tracking measures to report program effectiveness. The
following activities will be measured and evaluated:

• Collect data and monitor violations and disciplinary sanctions imposed;
• Collect data and monitor referrals for counseling or treatment services;
• Collect data and monitor services provided on campus.
• Means of data collection for reporting purposes:
  • Conduct periodic employee and student surveys;
  • Track employee services via referrals from Human Resources;
  • Track employee violations via Human Resources;
  • Track disciplinary sanctions imposed by Human Resources;
  • Track on-campus services utilized via Counseling and/or Health Services Offices;
  • Track student violations via Sheriff’s Office and Student Disciplinary Officers;
  • Track student disciplinary sanctions imposed via Student Disciplinary Officer.