Under the Influence of a Controlled, Dangerous Substance
When a student is suspected of being under the influence of a controlled, dangerous substance, Hampton Academy follows the procedure prescribed in New Jersey Statute Annotated 18A:40-4.1, which is as follows:
18A: 40-4.1. Examination of public school pupils who may be under the influence of drugs or certain toxic chemical compounds. Whenever it shall appear to any teaching staff member, school nurse or other educational personnel of any public school in this state that a pupil may be under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in P.L. 1970, chapter 226, section 2 (C. 24:21-2) or any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapor or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction or dulling of the brain or nervous system, including but not limited to glue containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes, as defined in P.L. 1965, chapter 41, section 1 (C. 2A:170-25.9) taken for purposes other than the treatment of sickness or injury as prescribed or administered by a person duly authorized by law to treat the sick and injured human beings, such as teaching staff member, school nurse or other educational personnel shall report the matter as soon as possible to the school nurse or medical inspector, as the case may be, and to the principal or, in his absence, to his designee. The principal or his designee shall immediately notify the parent or guardian and the superintendent of schools, if there be one, or the administrative principal and arrange for an immediate examination of the pupil by a doctor selected by the parent or guardian, or if such doctor is not immediately available, by the medical inspector, if he is available. If such doctor or medical inspector is not immediately available, the pupil shall be taken to the emergency room of the nearest hospital for examination accompanied by a member of the school staff designated by the principal and a parent or guardian of the pupil if available. The pupil shall be examined as soon as possible for the purpose of diagnosing whether or not the pupil is under such influence. A written report of said examination shall be furnished within 24 hours by the examining physician to the parent or guardian of the pupil and to the superintendent of schools or administrative principle. If such diagnosis is positive, the pupil shall be returned to his home as soon as possible and appropriate data shall be furnished to the department of health pursuant to the “Controlled Dangerous Substances Registry Act of 1970,” P.L. 1970, chapter 227 (C. 26:2G-17 et seq.). The pupil shall not resume attendance at school until he submits to the principal a written report certifying that he is physically and mentally able to return thereto, which report shall be prepared by his personal physician, the medical inspector or the physician who examined him pursuant to the provisions of this act [18A40-4.1 and 18A: 40-4.2].
Source: L. 1971, c. 390, § 1.
Possession of a Controlled, Dangerous Substance
Students who are suspected of being in possession of a controlled, dangerous substance will be referred to the local law enforcement authorities, suspended from the Academy for three days and required to attend the drug and alcohol program upon return. Also, a meeting will be held among the parent/guardian, a representative of the resident district and Academy staff members to determine the advisability of the student remaining at Hampton Academy. In the event suspected student returns with a negative test, the suspension will be removed from the student’s records.
Transmission/Sale of a Controlled, Dangerous Substance
Students who are suspected of transmitting and/or selling a controlled, dangerous substance will be referred to the local law enforcement authorities and suspended from the Academy for five days. Also, a meeting will be held among the parent/guardian, a representative of the resident district and Academy staff members to discuss possible dismissal from Hampton Academy. In the event it is decided the student may return to Hampton Academy, the student will be required to attend the drug and alcohol program upon return.
