The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (DFSCA) requires institutions of higher education to establish programs that address unlawful
possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs, and foster safe and
drug-free learning environments which promote academic achievement.
In accordance with the DFSCA, Collin College conducts a Biennial Review of its participation
to determine program effectiveness and consistency of policy enforcement and to identify
and implement any changes needed to either. Each Biennial Review is conducted by the
end of every even-numbered calendar year.
The most recent Biennial Review can be found here.
In accordance with the DFSCA, Collin College informs each student and employee annually
through Collin email about the following information related to the use of alcohol
and illegal drugs and abuse of any and all drugs (whether legal or illegal):
1. Standards of conduct; 2. Collin College's sanctions for a violation(s) of the alcohol and drug provisions,
as defined in the Student Code of Conduct located in the current Collin College Student Handbook and Employee Standards of Conduct located in Board policy DH (LOCAL); 3. Legal sanctions under local, state, and federal laws; 4. Health risks associated with alcohol and substance use and abuse; and 5. Substance abuse counseling, treatment, and prevention programs available to Collin
College students and employees.
The most recent annual notice sent to students and employees through Collin College
email can be found here.
In an effort to fulfill the requirements of the DFSCA, Collin College’s Counseling
Services Office coordinates Know Now. The purpose of Know Now is to educate Collin
College students about issues related to substance use and abuse, empower students
to make positive choices for their futures, and encourage utilization of campus and
community resources for recovery.
To learn more about Know Now and view the schedule of events, click here.
