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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION The Western School District attempts to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and patrons. To this end and because the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful, the Western School District complies with all provisions of the Federal Drug Free Schools Act. Additionally, violence perpetrated against, or harassment of student(s) by other students or any member of the staff, is contrary to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment under provisions of the Harassment and Violence Prevention policies. It is the policy of the Western School District that students found to have violated provisions of the Drug and Alcohol policy, Sexual Harassment policy, or the Violence Prevention policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including permanent expulsion and/or prosecution.
In accordance with this federal law and Western School District Board of Education policy, the use, possession, concealment or distribution of drugs or alcohol by students on school grounds, in school or school approved vehicles or at any school related event is prohibited. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with due process, up to and including expulsion from school and prosecution. Compliance to these standards by students is mandatory. The district is concerned about any student who is a victim of alcohol or drug abuse and will facilitate the process by which he/she receives help through programs and services available in the community. Non-students who violate the provisions of the Drug Free School Zone subject themselves to severe penalties under this law. |
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The
Western School District attempts to provide a safe and healthy environment
for all students and patrons. To that end, and because the use of illicit
drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful,
the district complies with all provisions of the Federal Drug Free School
Act.