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Drug-Free Schools and Campuses

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All institutions of higher education are required to complete a review of their alcohol and drug program and notify campus stakeholders (faculty, staff, students, etc) of the alcohol and drug policy on a regular basis. The resources below will assist campuses in understanding more about how to implement this review and notification process. The federal guidance recommends a review biennially (every 2 years), but Partners in Prevention recommends an annual review.

Part 86, the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, requires that, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, an institution of higher education (IHE) must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.

1. Complying With the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (2006)
2. AOD Prevention Certification Template (2024)
3. National Drug Control Strategy Letter (2011)
4. Inspector General Report on DOEd Implementation and Enforcement (2012)
5. NACUA Notes on Increased Enforcement of the DFSCA (2012)
6. The Resurgence of the DFSCA: A Call to Action (2016)
7. Understanding the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, Then and Now (2019)
8. 10 Commonly Asked Questions Regarding the DFSCA Requirements (2022)
9. DFSCA Distribution Requirements: Additional Insights (2022)

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PIP has additional resources and templates specific to the requirements of the DFSCA available that are meant to act as technical assistance for colleges and universities in Missouri. The information provided in these documents does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only.