MSD Policies

Instruction

109 Teaching about Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco

The Board of School Committee shall ensure that a health curriculum is developed that includes systematic instruction about the effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and the abuse of these substances. The Superintendent and/or his/her designee shall be responsible for establishing and periodically reviewing the health curriculum.

In addition, the District shall sponsor a Student Assistance Program (SAP) at all middle and high schools within the District. The SAP shall offer drug and alcohol use support groups to students within the school and shall provide referral information to any parent requesting guidance about additional services in the community. 

References:

NH Minimum Standards Ed 306.32 (Health Education) 

NHSBA Code IHAMA

Curriculum and Instruction: 01/22/01, 02/20/01, 04/16/01

First Reading Coordination: 05/09/01

Second Reading and Adoption BOSC: 05/14/01