4120 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

Policy Details:

Policy Name:  Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Policy Number:  4120  

Applicable Code/Law:   Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988; Drug‑Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) of the Higher Education Act, Public Law 101‑226; Title IV – 21st Century Schools, Part A, Public Law 110‑215 (2008); Federal Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)  

Policy  

Shoreline College District Number Seven (7) is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. In support of this commitment, the College complies with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements related to drug- and alcohol‑free workplaces, including conditions associated with federal and state grant funding.   

This policy applies to employees engaged in College work on College‑owned or controlled property – or while conducting College business regardless of location.  

Prohibited Conduct  

Employees are prohibited from the following:  

  • The unlawful manufacture, possession, use, distribution, or sale of controlled substances, except as permitted by law 
  • The unauthorized possession or use of alcohol  
  • Reporting for or performing College work while impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or other controlled substances in a manner that adversely affects job performance, judgment, safety, or workplace conduct.  

Note: Because cannabis remains illegal under federal law, permitting its workplace use violates the Drug‑Free Schools and Communities Act and may jeopardize federal funding and student financial aid.  

Managerial Authority and Equity Considerations  

Managers and supervisors are responsible for maintaining a safe and functional workplace and are authorized to address observed workplace behavior when specific, observable behaviors indicate a work-related safety or performance concern.  

Adopted: 

Adopted: 01/19/1990
Reviewed by College Council: 05/26/2026
Reviewed by Institutional Equity Advisory Committee: 05/28/2026
Recommended by ET: 06/09/2026