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What do I do if I witness a student using alcohol or illegal drugs/narcotics?

In general, when students appear intoxicated or under the influence and are present in school, it's the school's responsibility to keep them there until dismissal or a parent/guardian can pick them up. If you become aware of a student under the influence, contact both your school administrator and school safety agent.

These are steps to be taken at the school level:

  • Parent notification 
  • EMS, depending on the severity of the situation
  • Student cannot be allowed to leave the building
  • Student must be seen by the school nurse