Policy on a Drug-Free Campus

The San Mateo County Community College District and Cañada College, in compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, prohibits the use, possession, sale or distribution of alcohol, narcotics, dangerous or illegal drugs or other controlled substances, as defined in California statutes, on District or College property, or at any function sponsored by the District or College. Students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible citizens and in a manner compatible with the community college function as an educational institution. Students are subject to civil authority and to all District and College rules and regulations.

Students found to be in violation of the drug-free campus policy by manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using controlled substances, as defined in California statues, on any District property will be subject to disciplinary procedures up to and including possible cancellation of registration.

As per California Senate Bill 367, the College Health Center has Naloxone (an opioid reversal agent) available for distribution to students at no charge.

Per California AB 461, the College Health Center has fentanyl test strips available to students at no charge.

Persons seeking further information regarding this policy contact administration.
For information regarding the health risks and effects associated with alcohol, drugs and narcotics or other 
Illegal drugs, please contact the College Health Center.