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Could be. I couldn't find a report of a kid reporting their own transgression to the school, to see if admitting active drug or alcohol use is tantamount to pos

by genwin 13y ago

Could be. I couldn't find a report of a kid reporting their own transgression to the school, to see if admitting active drug or alcohol use is tantamount to possession on school property. The administrator may still be required to report the crime to the police, however.

scott_s 13y ago
Again, I think you are mistaken. Drugs and alcohol are common problems among teens, and school officials and counselors often try to help students with those problems.
- genwin 13y ago
  If a joint or flask falls out of the teen's backpack while in the counselor's office, they get arrested and expelled, if everyone's following the policy. But yes maybe they can get away with admitting they are using.
  - scott_s 13y ago
    I sincerely doubt the students in your school system get expelled on a first offense. In the school system I attended, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, students get suspended upon the discovery of alcohol or drugs. Secondary offenses yield suspension and recommendation for expulsion. Illegal substances are handed over to the police, and the student may be charged. Source: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8WBPCN63EC49/$file/R2150.pdf http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8WBPCN... Weapons yielded suspension and automatic recommendation for expulsion. Administrators did not have to agree with the recommendation. With that said, I don't like the "automatic recommendation for expulsion" parts of these policies. Even if administrators don't need to adhere to it, making it automatic is silly in the edge cases. I don't think it helps.
    - genwin 13y ago
      Not all schools have a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. I've read it's only 87% that have it. Search for: The tough disciplinary policy in Fairfax County public schools is not one of “zero tolerance,” officials there say.
      - scott_s 13y ago
        If your school district expels students on the first offense, I'd like to see the policy.
        genwin 13y ago
        So would I; I can't find it. Here's a fact sheet that reports the 87% but doesn't clarify on suspension vs. expulsion: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/factsheets/zt_fs.aspx http://www.nasponline.org/resources/factsheets/zt_fs.aspx

by genwin 13y ago

scott_s 13y ago

Again, I think you are mistaken. Drugs and alcohol are common problems among teens, and school officials and counselors often try to help students with those problems.

genwin 13y ago
If a joint or flask falls out of the teen's backpack while in the counselor's office, they get arrested and expelled, if everyone's following the policy. But yes maybe they can get away with admitting they are using.
- scott_s 13y ago
  I sincerely doubt the students in your school system get expelled on a first offense. In the school system I attended, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, students get suspended upon the discovery of alcohol or drugs. Secondary offenses yield suspension and recommendation for expulsion. Illegal substances are handed over to the police, and the student may be charged. Source: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8WBPCN63EC49/$file/R2150.pdf http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8WBPCN... Weapons yielded suspension and automatic recommendation for expulsion. Administrators did not have to agree with the recommendation. With that said, I don't like the "automatic recommendation for expulsion" parts of these policies. Even if administrators don't need to adhere to it, making it automatic is silly in the edge cases. I don't think it helps.
  - genwin 13y ago
    Not all schools have a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. I've read it's only 87% that have it. Search for: The tough disciplinary policy in Fairfax County public schools is not one of “zero tolerance,” officials there say.
    - scott_s 13y ago
      If your school district expels students on the first offense, I'd like to see the policy.
      - genwin 13y ago
        So would I; I can't find it. Here's a fact sheet that reports the 87% but doesn't clarify on suspension vs. expulsion: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/factsheets/zt_fs.aspx http://www.nasponline.org/resources/factsheets/zt_fs.aspx