Drug and Tobacco Free Schools

Minnesota schools are drug and tobacco free zones (this also includes electronic and other alternative smokeless tobacco products). The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe and healthy environment for employees and students by prohibiting the use of alcohol, toxic substances, and controlled substances without a physician’s prescription.  Please review Policy 418 - Workplace/Drug Free School and Policy 419 – Tobacco Free Environment.

These policies are in effect 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.  School rules apply in all areas within 300 feet or one city block of school boundaries. A limited exception to the tobacco prohibition exists for adult members of an Indian tribe, as defined under Minnesota law, who may light tobacco on school district property as a part of a traditional Indian spiritual or cultural ceremony. An American Indian student may carry a medicine pouch containing loose tobacco intended as observance of traditional spiritual or cultural practices.  An Indian is a person who is a member of an Indian tribe as defined under Minnesota law.