Public postsecondary education: student behavior: drug and alcohol use: rehabilitation programs.
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Overview
This bill updates rules for public colleges in California regarding student behavior, specifically concerning drug and alcohol use. It requires the University of California and California State University to prioritize campus community health and safety when establishing rules. Specifically, students receiving medical treatment for personal drug or alcohol use that violates campus rules will not face disciplinary action if they complete an appropriate rehabilitation program, and those who violate drug or alcohol rules will be offered the opportunity to participate in such a program. The program can only be utilized once per academic semester, quarter, or term.
Key provisions
- Requires the University of California and California State University to prioritize campus community health and safety in student behavior rules.
- Allows students receiving medical treatment for drug or alcohol use (in violation of campus rules) to avoid disciplinary action if they complete an appropriate rehabilitation program.
- Mandates that students who receive medical treatment for drug or alcohol use that violates campus rules be offered the chance to complete an appropriate rehabilitation program.
- Limits the use of the rehabilitation program to once per academic semester, quarter, or term.
- Defines ‘appropriate rehabilitation program’ as counseling, treatment, or diversion programs.
- Requires campuses to consider restorative justice practices for disciplinary proceedings related to drug and alcohol violations.
- Clarifies that this bill does not alter reporting requirements for drug-related crimes.
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