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School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR)

Drug Use/Possession (DRU) - Level III

Definition:

The use or possession of any drug, narcotic, controlled substance, or any substance when used for hallucinogenic purposes.

Examples

  • Student or other possessing or being under the influence of illegal drugs at school, at school-sponsored events, or on school transportation.
  • Student possessing or observed swallowing prescription drugs that are not prescribed for him/her.
  • Student found inhaling or ingesting intoxicants, glue, solvents, or aerosols for hallucinogenic purposes.

Non-Examples

  • Student possessing or using over-the-counter medications in dosage prescribed.
  • Student using inhalers for asthmatic condition.
  • Student possessing drug paraphernalia (refer to Other Major, OMC).

Additional Guidelines

Districts must also report the Drug-Related Element and the Drug Description (PDF, 29KB) for all drug use/possession incidents. Complete the Drug Description using (M) - Marijuana, (N) - Not a controlled substance, (O) - Other illicit drugs, or (Z) - Not applicable. If the incident involves both (M) and (O), select the description that represents the most serious offense.

Note: Drug Use/Possession incidents must also be reported in the related element "Drug-Related"

Behavioral evidence alone should not be used as a basis for reporting drug use. Although a student giving another an over-the-counter medication may violate school code, it is not reported as a SESIR incident.

Drug paraphernalia should not be reported under Drug Use/Possession. It should be reported only under Other Major Incidents.

FAQ

If a student admits to using drugs, even if there is no physical evidence, could it qualify as a SESIR incident?

  • Yes, this can be considered a SESIR Drug Use/Possession incident, but no arrest could be made (without the physical evidence). Including these incidents in SESIR gives a more accurate picture of drug incidents on campus and resulting disciplinary actions.

Statutes

  • 499.03 Possession of certain drugs without prescriptions unlawful; exemptions and exceptions.
  • 877.111 Inhalation, ingestion, possession, sale, purchase, or transfer of harmful chemical substances...
  • 893.147 Use, possession, manufacture, delivery, transportation, or advertisement of drug paraphernalia.

Contact

Office of Safe Schools
325 West Gaines Street, Room 554
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 245-0416
Fax: (850) 245-9978

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