§ 22-32-110.7 — Board of education - specific powers - drug testing

Colorado § 22-32-110.7

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 22: Education
• Art.: School District Boards - Powers

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(1) The
general assembly recognizes that the safety issues which face schools have
changed in the recent past. The general assembly finds the safety of school
children should be a priority of the state. The general assembly further finds the
use of illegal drugs by employees of school districts who hold safety-sensitive
positions could endanger the lives and safety of school children. The general
assembly therefore authorizes school districts to create school safety programs,
which may include drug testing of all personnel who apply for, transfer to, or are
promoted to safety-sensitive positions. The program may also include drug testing
of personnel in safety-sensitive positions if there is probable cause to believe the
person is using illegal drugs.

(2) For each collective bargaining agreement entered into on or after April
16, 2001, with a union representing personnel in safety-sensitive positions, the
collective bargaining agreement shall include drug testing policies for personnel
who occupy safety-sensitive positions.

(3) Implementation of this section shall be within existing appropriations.

(4) For the purposes of this section, safety-sensitive positions means
positions in which a single mistake can create imminent threat of serious harm to
students or teachers.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2001: Entire section added, p. 363, � 33, effective April 16.