ARRESTS AND TREATMENT

Any student arrested for possession of, or intentional distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute any illegal narcotic, drug, or other controlled substance on school property shall be referred by the school principal or designee within five days after such arrest, for testing or screening by a qualified medical professional for evidence of abuse of alcohol, illegal narcotics, drugs, or other controlled dangerous substances.

If evidence of abuse is found, the student shall be referred by the principal or his designee to an alcohol and drug abuse treatment professional chosen by the student's parent or tutor legal guardian. If the student is found by the professional to need treatment, and if the student agrees to cooperate in the recommended treatment, as certified in writing by the medical professional, such documentation may be used to initiate reopening the student's case. The school board shall take into consideration the student's agreement to receive treatment as a positive factor in the final decision relative to any final disciplinary action.

FELONY

The conviction of any student of a felony or the incarceration of any student in a juvenile institution for an act, that if committed by an adult, would have constituted a felony, shall be suspended pending a hearing with the Child Welfare and Attendance Officer with recommendation for expulsion.