Drug and Alcohol Policies
DeKalb Technical College has a Drug and Alcohol Policy in compliance
with Federal and State Laws. This important information could affect
you and your organizations.
Student Drug and Alcohol Policy
The manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, or use of alcoholic
beverages, marijuana, controlled substances, or other illegal or dangerous
drugs on campus or at any College approved event off-campus is prohibited.
Students violating the policy will be charged under the Student Conduct
Code through a formal hearing. Students have the right to due process
when accused of a violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy. If convicted,
sanctions may include:
- Loss of academic credit
- Suspension or expulsion
- Loss of all financial aid
- Mandated evaluations and treatment
- Community service work
- Student Organization Drug and Alcohol Policy
Group Policy
Any student organization which permits, authorizes, or condones the
manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, serving, consumption,
or use of marijuana, controlled substances, or other illegal or dangerous
drugs at any affair, function or activity, social or otherwise, on
or off campus, shall have its recognition as a student organization
withdrawn and, after complying with the constitutional requirement
of due process and the right to appeal, shall be expelled from the
campus for a minimum of one calendar year from the date of determination
of guilt. Student groups must follow the Drug Free Campus Policy or
their organization shall:
- be expelled from campus
- be prohibited from using college
property or facilities
- have your group’s lease or
rental agreement with the College terminated
The Student Drug and Alcohol Policy remains in effect for each individual
participating in an organization or group function.
Criminal Sanctions
Under the Penal Code of Georgia, the following are criminal violations
and may result in severe penalties which can include mandatory treatment
and education programs, community services, fines, imprisonment, and/or
loss of license.
- It is a crime to possess, manufacture, sell, or distribute illegal
drugs.
- It is a crime to possess alcohol if you are under the age of 21,
or to provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21.
- It is a crime to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Risks and Help
Substance abuse is dangerous to both mind and body, and may cause
long-lasting health effects and even death. Impaired skills affected
by substance abuse can cause motor vehicle accidents, falls, fires,
and other injuries. Confidential help and services are available at
the following locations:
Clifton Springs Mental
Health Center
404-243-9500
Newton County Mental
Health Center
770-787-3977
Northside Mental Health
Center
404-851-8950
National Institute on
Drug Abuse Hotline
800-662-HELP
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National
Cocaine Hotline
800-COCAINE
Narcotics Anonymous
404-708-3219
Cocaine Anonymous
404-255-7787
Alcoholics Anonymous
404-525-3178
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Georgia State Laws:
Suspension for a Felony Drug Conviction
O.C.G.A. CODE SECTION 20-1-23
Any student of a public educational institution who is convicted,
under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state,
of any felony offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale,
possession, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous
drug shall as of the date of conviction be suspended from the public
educational institution in which such person is enrolled. Except for
cases in which the institution has previously taken disciplinary action
against a student for the same offense, such suspension shall be effective
as of the date of conviction, even though the educational institution
may not complete all administrative actions necessary to implement
such suspension until a later date. Except for cases in which the
institution has already imposed disciplinary sanctions for the same
offense, such suspension shall continue through the end of the term,
quarter, semester, or other similar period for which the student was
enrolled as of the date of conviction. The student shall forfeit any
right to any academic credit otherwise earned or earnable for such
term, quarter, semester, or other similar period; and the educational
institution shall subsequently revoke any such academic credit which
is granted prior to the completion of administrative actions necessary
to implement such suspension.
Denial of Loans, Grants or Scholarships for Felony Drug Convictions
O.C.G.A. 20-1-24
(a) Any student of a non-public educational institution who is convicted,
under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state,
of any felony offense involving the manufacture, distribution, sale,
possession, or use of marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous
drug shall as of the date of conviction be denied state funds for
any loans, grants, or scholarships administered under the authority
of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Georgia
Student Finance Authority Act,” or similar loans, grants, or scholarships,
including but not limited to Georgia Higher Education Loan Program
loans, student incentive grants, or tuition equalization grants.
The authority is authorized to define such terms and prescribe such
rules, regulations, and procedures as may be reasonable and necessary
to carry out the purpose of this article. (b) Such denial of state
funds shall be effective as of the first day of the term, quarter,
semester, or other similar period for which the student was enrolled
immediately following the date of conviction or the date on which
the court accepts a plea of nolo contend ere or formally allows
a student to receive first offender treatment and shall continue
through the end of such term, quarter, semester, or other similar
period for which the student was enrolled. Any non-public educational
institution operating within this state that receives state funds
shall agree to comply with this article in order to be eligible
for its students to receive state funds through scholarships, grants,
or loan programs.
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