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students obey applicable local, state and federal laws and adhere to the behavioral standards
regarding the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

It is imperative that a student be law abiding, alert and in full possession of reasoning
capabilities. Consuming, being under the influence, testing positive from a drug screen, selling
or possessing alcohol or other reasoning and cognitive alteration substances at any school
function, during a learning activity, travel to or from campus for a learning activity, being under
the influence of while on school campus is absolutely forbidden, and is cause for immediate
administrative dismissal or denial of entry. Faculty and administration take action to protect
others when a student’s behavior indicates probable cause to suspect chemical substance abuse
or use. Residential students are included in the Student Drug Screen Program. The Student Drug
Screen Program includes Entry Drug Screens for all selected applicants and new students prior to
entry. The Student Drug Screen Program also includes Random Drug Screens and For Cause
Drug Screens which are conducted throughout enrollment. Any student that is selected for a For
Cause Drug Screen will be advised not to drive and must obtain alternative transportation. Cause
is determined at the sole discretion of BHCLR. All applicants/students must complete a drug
screen prior to entry.

From a safety perspective, users of drugs, both legal and illegal, may impair the well-being of
students, faculty, staff and patients resulting in harm of individual patients, the public or
property. A student suspected of or reported to be active in chemical substance abuse will be
asked to submit for screening test(s).

Violation of school policy will result in a student’s dismissal or denial of entry. In addition,
regulating agencies/boards and law enforcement officials may be notified and informed for
possible prosecution by federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies.

A positive drug screen, violation of this policy, refusal to voluntarily supply a specimen for
screening, or submitting a specimen for screening that has been determined to be altered, will
result in dismissal or denial of entry. A positive drug screen cannot be grieved through the
BHCLR Grievance Procedure.

Students who are taking a current medically prescribed drug that can alter behavior, physical
ability or mental function in such a way to impair their ability to safely perform their assigned
tasks, must report the use of this drug to their Coordinator/Program Director who will determine
whether any action should be taken. Students must keep all prescribed medication in the original
container, which identifies the drug, dosage, date of prescription and prescribing physician.

Students must notify their Coordinator/Program Director in writing within five days of any
conviction of a criminal drug status. This requirement is set forth to comply with the federal Safe
and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.

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