Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA)
What is the DFSCA?
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) of 1989- also known as the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act- requires institutions of higher education to establish policies that address unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs. The DFSCA also requires the establishment of a drug and alcohol prevention program (DAAPP).
Anyone wanting additional information about the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act may contact OCRTIX by emailing civilrights@ku.edu.
What policies exist at KU related to the DFSCA?
There's actually quite a few!
Various policies and prevention programs exist at The University of Kansas to assist the KU community in responding and addressing behavior related to drug and alcohol use. For more information related to this topic, please review the following policies:
- Alcohol & Drug Policy
- Alcohol & Drug Policies Brochure
- Policy and Procedures on Substance Abuse
- Alcohol Service at Events
- Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
- School of Health Professions - Student Handbook (KUMC)
- Policy on Prevention of Illegal Drug and Alcohol Use on Campus and in the Workplace (KUMC)
- Employee and Student Drug Use and Alcohol Abuse Assistance Program (KUMC)
What are some resources about the topic?
Resources can be found here at KU and nationally.
KU Resources:
- Students: Health Education Resource Center: https://hero.ku.edu/
- Employees: Employee Assistance Program: https://humanresources.ku.edu/employee-assistance-program-eap
National Resources:
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-212-870-3400 or https://aa.org
- Narcotics Anonymous: 1-818-773-9999 or www.na.org
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE or www.thehotline.org
- National Drug Helpline: 1-844-289-0879 or http://drughelpline.org/
- National Institute on Drug Abuse/Treatment Hotline: 301-443-1124 or www.drugabuse.gov/nidahome.html
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or https://988lifeline.org/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-4347 or https://www.samhsa.gov/findhelp/national-helpline
Adapted from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth