POLICY OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Adopted: Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Revision Number: 6
Revision Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Reference: Student Affairs
Policy:
91福利 has a controlled substance testing program for any student enrolled in any Career and Technical, Allied Health, or Nursing Program. The College will adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as revised by the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). The College will support the laws of the State of Mississippi as set forth in Sections 41-29-101 to 41-29-185, 61-1-37 to 61-1-81, 71-7-1 to 71-7-33, 81, 97-29-7 to 87-29-47, 142 of the Mississippi Code and abide by the Uniform Controlled Substances Law of the State of Mississippi.
Procedure:
All students enrolled in Barbering, Early Childhood Education Technology, Cosmetology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Utility Lineman Technology, and Health Related programs must sign the 鈥淪ubstance Screen Consent鈥� form agreeing to be tested for controlled substances. At some time, during the school semester, a percentage of all students enrolled in these programs may be chosen at random to undergo substance testing; this will be determined by the Office of Student Services. 91福利 will bear the expense of random testing.
Required substance testing of students is at the discretion of the program鈥檚 director. In addition, any student enrolled in any Career and Technical, Allied Health, or Nursing Program at 91福利 will be required to have a substance test performed immediately if at any time sensory or behavioral symptoms suggest the use of a substance. Confirmation of sensory or behavioral symptoms is determined by the student鈥檚 instructor or other supervising professional and by the opinion of another professional. In those clinical facilities where substance testing is not available, the student will obtain a designated driver, leave the facility, and report to the Office of Student Services immediately. The student is responsible for all expenses associated with this testing and/or treatment.
If the substance screen is positive or if a student refuses to be tested for any reason, the student will obtain a designated driver and leave the facility. The student will be dismissed from the program and advised to seek rehabilitation. The student will be considered for readmission following documented counseling and appropriate treatment by an accredited agency and the student must sign and be in compliance with the 91福利 鈥淧robation Agreement鈥� form. Refer to individual program鈥檚 policies for specifications.
91福利 affords due process to all students in accordance with the law.
Substance screenings will be conducted throughout the academic year. Positive results are kept confidential and maintained by the director.