Alaska is soon to become the second state to implement a statewide drug policy for high school students. It made the move in an effort to curb teen drug and alcohol use, which is among the highest in the nation.

"Students participating in an interscholastic activity who are reported using drugs, alcohol or tobacco will face progressively more severe penalties. A first offense brings a 10-day suspension from all activities. A fourth offense will result in a participation ban for the rest of the student's time at school."

The policy remains in effect even when a student athlete's activity is over for the year. The only exception is for tobacco use. If a student is caught using tobacco while on suspension, the suspension will start over, and will continue being re-started until the entire 10 days have been served. Source: Anchorage Daily News

Labels: athletics, high_school, suspension

Posted By: Aspen Education Group