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613.01: Drug-Free Workplace

In compliance with the drug-free workplace requirements of Public Law 100-690 for recipients of federal contracts and grants, the following policy is in effect for Enterprise State Community College (ESCC): 

Enterprise State Community College complies with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Scholar and Communities Act of 1989 as set forth by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Policy 613.01: Drug Free Workplace. In addition, it is the policy of ESCC that information on drug and alcohol abuse prevention and assistance is available continuously online to each employee of ESCC through the ESCC Policies and Procedures Manual. This information and its distribution serves as the ESCC drug-free awareness program. 

  1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited by ESCC on any property owned, leased, or controlled by ESCC or during any activity conducted, sponsored, or authorized by or on behalf of ESCC. A “controlled substance” shall include any substance defined as a controlled substance in Section 102 of the Federal Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S. Code 802) or in the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substance Act (Code of Alabama, Section 20-2-1, et seq.) 

  2. Enterprise State Community College has and shall maintain this drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: 

a. the dangers of drug and alcohol use in the workplace; 

b. ESCC’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; 

c. any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance program; and 

d. the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

  1. All employees of ESCC shall comply with paragraph I. above. IV. 

  2. Any employee who is convicted by any federal or state court of an offense which constitutes a violation of paragraph I. above shall notify the Senior Personnel Officer in writing of said conviction within five (5) work days after the conviction occurs. Conviction, as defined in P.L. 100-690, shall mean “a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both.” 

  3. In the event of a report of a conviction pursuant to paragraph IV. above where the employee is working on a project or in a program funded through a federal contract or grant, ESCC shall notify in writing within ten (10) days any federal agency to which such notification by ESCC is required under P.L. 100-690. 

  4. In the event an employee violates paragraph I. above or receives a conviction as described in paragraph IV. above, the respective employee shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to reprimand, suspension, or termination of employment. ESCC shall also reserve the right to require said employee, as a condition of continued employment, to satisfactorily complete a drug treatment or rehabilitation program of a reasonable duration and nature. If any employee engages in any behavior prohibited by this policy which is also a violation of federal, state, or local law, that employee shall be subject to referral to law enforcement officials. 

  5. Enterprise State Community College shall make a good faith effort to ensure that paragraphs I. – VI. above are followed. 

  6. Each employee of ESCC shall be able to obtain a copy of this policy and information.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides a free, confidential national helpline that is available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and three hundred sixty-five (365) days a year by calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357). This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community based organizations.