immediately or as soon as possible following notification . A student who admits to alcohol use after being informed of the test will still be tested . Any attempt by the student to tamper with or invalidate a testing sample will be considered a failed test .
Statement of Zero Tolerance – Illegal Drug Use
Williamson College of the Trades complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 . In order to promote its fundamental mission safely , the college has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for the use , possession , distribution , or manufacture of illicit or illegal drugs . The college will not tolerate any use , possession , distribution , or manufacture of illicit or illegal drugs by any student on campus , off campus , or while attending any school sponsored event . Students violating this policy will face disciplinary sanctions up to and including possible dismissal . Alternative sanctions may include disciplinary probation and restrictions , attendance in a drug rehabilitation program and periodic drug testing .
Student conduct that violates local , state , or federal laws , whether or not it results in the arrest and / or conviction of the student ( for example driving under the influence , public intoxication , vandalism , etc .) associated with the use , possession , distribution , or manufacture of illicit or illegal drugs will be included by the college in the assessment of disciplinary sanctions . Finally , Williamson considers any synthetic form of an illegal drug , regardless of its current legal status , to be an illegal drug and will be treated as such in alignment with this policy .
Drug Testing Policy
The college reserves the right to require a drug test from a student where there is a reasonable suspicion that the college ’ s zero tolerance policy has been violated . Williamson also conducts periodic random drug testing of its student body . A urine test is typically used by the college , although a hair follicle test may be administered on a case-by-case as warranted or requested by the student . Failure to submit to a drug test is a violation of the college ’ s disciplinary policy and may result in dismissal . Students who are selected will be tested immediately or as soon as possible following notification . A student who admits to drug use after being informed of the test will still be tested . Any attempt by the student to tamper with or invalidate a testing sample will be considered a failed test .
Legal Sanctions for Use , Possession , or Distribution of Illicit or Illegal Drugs and Alcohol
Under Pennsylvania State law , if an individual is under 21 and possesses a fake ID or falsifies an ID card to misrepresent their age , or purchase , attempt to purchase , use , or transport alcoholic beverages , they will lose their driver ’ s license on the first conviction .
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