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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 8. HIGHER EDUCATION |
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SubTilte 8-A. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF LAW |
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Chapter 8-A3. ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT |
Section 8-A350. DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION
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350.1The Dean of the School of Law shall establish and maintain a program designed to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol on the premises of the law school and in connection with the programs of the School of Law, pursuant to this section and the provisions of "The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989," Public Law 101-226.
350.2The Dean, after consultation with the faculty and student government organization, shall promulgate standards of conduct for the students and employees of the School of Law which reflect the requirements and prohibitions pertaining to the use of alcohol and illicit drugs under the laws of the District of Columbia and the United States of America with respect to the law school premises and law school activities.
350.3The standards of conduct established in accordance with §350.2 shall clearly indicate the sanctions that may be imposed for violation of those standards of conduct. Sanctions shall be imposed by the Dean or the Dean's designee; Provided, that the sanctions of suspension, termination, or expulsion may only be imposed by the Dean.
350.4The following shall be included in a student handbook and an employee handbook which are distributed to each student and employee at least annually:
(a)The applicable standards of conduct promulgated by the Dean under this section;
(b)A description of the applicable legal sanctions for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol under both federal law and the laws of the District of Columbia;
(c)A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol; and
(d)A description of drug and alcohol abuse counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation or re-entry programs available to employees and students.
350.5Every two (2) years, the Dean shall appoint a committee of employees and students to conduct a bienniel review of the drug and alcohol abuse program. The committee shall submit a written report to the Dean which evaluates the effectiveness of the program and enforcement of sanctions. The committee shall also make recommendations to the Dean for changes or improvements in the program.