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2023-2024 Catalog & Student Handbook > Policies and Procedures > Drug and Alcohol Prevention Plan > Disciplinary Sanctions Imposed by Student Code of Conduct

Disciplinary Sanctions Imposed by Student Code of Conduct

Ogeechee Technical College will impose sanctions on students that violate institutional policy on unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by: (1) Temporary or permanent dismissal and (2) Referral for prosecution. Note: Use of a drug as prescribed by a medical prescription written specifically for the user by a registered medical practitioner shall not be considered a violation of this rule.

Ogeechee Tech shall notify the appropriate state/federal funding agency within 10 days after receiving notice of the conviction from the student or otherwise after receiving the actual notice of conviction.

Within 30 days of notification of conviction, the Technical College shall with respect to any student so convicted:

1. Take additional appropriate action against such student up to and including expulsion as it deems necessary.
2. Provide such student with a description of any drug or alcohol counseling treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available for such purposes by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

In compliance with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) State Board Policy, Ogeechee Technical College has established and maintains a system of student discipline that is fair and efficient and carries out the TCSG policies which can be found at https://tcsg.edu/. Ogeechee Technical College recognizes its responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to educational activity and adheres to the College’s Student Code of Conduct.