2.9 Students Under Influence/Possession of Controlled Substances, Alcoholic Beverages

In compliance with the provisions of Oklahoma School Law (House Bill 1283), a teacher or other school staff member who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student is under the influence of or has possession of controlled dangerous substances or alcoholic beverages is obligated to report that information. Following is the procedure to be followed in the event a school staff member suspects that a student is either under the influence of or has in his or her possession non intoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages, or a controlled dangerous substance:

It shall be the policy of the Broken Arrow Board of Education that any teacher or other school staff member who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student may be under the influence of, or in possession of a low-point beer, alcoholic beverage, or controlled dangerous substance, as defined by state law, shall immediately notify the school principal or designee of the suspicions. The principal or designee shall immediately notify the superintendent of schools, and the parent or legal guardian of the student involved. (Reference: O.S. Title 70, Section 133.)

Any suspension and/or search of a student shall be in accordance with school district policy, state law and student handbook regulations.

Any teacher or school staff member employed by the Broken Arrow Board of Education, who reports the information to the appropriate school official, shall be immune from civil liability. (Reference: O.S. Title 70, Section 24-132.)

A written copy of this policy shall be delivered to all classroom teachers on an annual basis.

Source: Broken Arrow Board of Education policy adoption, July 20, 1981; revised January 22,
1996.