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• Persons uncertified, but acting under the supervision of an exempt counselor.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY
In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, DEC has established the following policy to ensure a drug – free learning environment.
DEC prohibits students from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale or use of alcohol or a controlled substance, or being under the influence of the same while at the institution or while attending or participating in school related activities on or off school grounds.
The following sanctions will be imposed on a student in violation of the policy regarding use, possession, or being under the influence.
 FIRST INFRACTION – The student will be advised by the Education Department/Primary Campus Security Authority to voluntarily seek professional counseling.
 SECOND INFRACTION – The student will be advised by the Education Department/Primary Campus Security Authority to continue voluntary professional counseling. Alternatively, the student may choose to attend an in-patient treatment program.
 THIRD INFRACTION – The student will be administratively withdrawn from Douglas Education Center.
The following sanctions will be imposed on a student in violation of the policy regarding the selling or trafficking of controlled substances.
 FIRST INFRACTION – Immediate administrative withdrawal and referral to the proper authorities for prosecution. DEC reserves the right, in extreme cases, to immediately dismiss any student in violation of this policy, the above outlined
procedure notwithstanding. DEC further reserves the right to refer students to proper legal authorities for prosecution.
Voluntary Treatment, Counseling, or Rehabilitation
Douglas Education Center encourages any student who feels that he/she may have a problem with drugs or alcohol to seek treatment, counseling, or rehabilitation. Students are encouraged to meet with the Education Department or the Primary Campus Security Authority, in strictest confidence, for assistance in locating the appropriate source of help. Douglas Education Center will make every effort to work with any student who voluntarily seeks treatment, to assist them in completing their course of study.
Brochures and information on alcohol and drug use and abuse are located in the Student Lounge. Students are encouraged to take this information and share it with others.
STUDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day DEC (DEC) receives a request for access. A student should submit to the Vice President of Academic Affairs a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the school official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask DEC to amend a record should write the Vice President of Academic Affairs, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed and specify why it should be changed. If DEC decides not to amend the record as requested, DEC will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to provide written consent before DEC discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. DEC discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by DEC in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom DEC has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using DEC employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent); or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
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