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Beau's Law Policy

New York State Education Law §6438-d (Beau’s Law)

Policy of Notification of Parent, Guardian, or Emergency Contact for Alcohol and Controlled Substance Violations

Purpose

Jefferson Community College is committed to protecting student health and safety while respecting student privacy.

In accordance with FERPA and New York State Education Law §6438-d (Beau’s law), Jefferson Community College maintains the following policy regarding when a parent, guardian, or designated emergency contact may be notified if a student under the age of 21 is involved in certain alcohol- or controlled substance-related incidents.

Effective July 1, 2026, and in accordance with FERPA and New York State Education Law §6438-d, this policy establishes the framework under which Jefferson Community College may notify a student’s parent(s), guardian(s), or designated emergency contact(s) when a student under the age of 21 is involved in certain alcohol- or controlled substance-related violations or incidents. The purpose of this policy is to promote student health and safety, ensure transparency regarding notification practices, and clarify how Jefferson Community College exercises its discretion under FERPA and applicable New York State law.

Policy

Jefferson Community College maintains a policy regarding the notification of a student’s parent(s), guardian(s), or emergency contact(s) when a student under the age of 21 is involved in certain alcohol or controlled substance-related violations or incidents.

Notification decisions are made by authorized institutional offices and are guided by considerations of student health, safety, and welfare, as well as compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

This policy applies to:

  1. All students enrolled at Jefferson Community College who are under the age of 21; and
  2. Involved in alcohol and controlled substance-related incidents, whether occurring on or off campus, which are addressed through institutional processes.

Incidents subject to notification:

A parent, guardian, or emergency contact may be notified when a student under the age of 21 is involved in one or more of the following, including but not limited to:

  1. Violations of institutional rules or policies related to the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance;
  2. Violations of federal, state, or local laws involving alcohol or controlled substances; and
  3. Alcohol or controlled substance-related medical emergencies, including:
  4. Hospitalization;
  5. Overdose; or
  6. Other situations presenting a serious risk to the student’s health or safety.

Beau’s Law Policy
Adopted: July 2026 (Res. 180-26)

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