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 100 STAT. 3207-125

PUBLIC LAW 99-570—OCT. 27, 1986

The Secretary shall transmit the final report of the Academy to Congress not later than 30 days after the date the Secretary receives the report. Drug-Free Schools and ^T^^'^oic®^ Act of 1986.

20 USC 4601 "°*®20 USC 4601.

Subtitle B—Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 SEC. 4101. SHORT TITLE.

This subtitle may be cited as the "Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986". SEC. 4102. FINDINGS.

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The Congress finds that: (1) Drug abuse education and prevention programs are essential components of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the demand for and use of drugs throughout the Nation. (2) Drug use and alcohol abuse are widespread among the Nation's students, not only in secondary schools, but increasingly in elementary schools as well. (3) The use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students constitute a grave threat to their physical and mental wellbeing and significantly impede the learning process. (4) The tragic consequences of drug use and alcohol abuse by students are felt not only by students and their families, but also by their communities and the Nation, which can ill afford to lose their skills, talents, and vitality. (5) Schools and local organizations in communities throughout the Nation have special responsibilities to work together to combat the scourge of drug use and alcohol abuse. (6) Prompt action by our Nation's schools, families, and communities can bring significantly closer the goal of a drugfree generation and a drug-free society. 20 USC 4602.

SEC. 4103. PURPOSE.

State and local governments. Contracts

It is the purpose of this subtitle to establish programs of drug abuse education and prevention (coordinated with related commu^^^^ efforts and resources) through the provision of Federal financial assistance— (1) to States for grants to local and intermediate educational agencies and consortia to establish, operate, and improve local programs of drug abuse prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation referral, and education in elementary and secondary schools (including intermediate and junior high schools); (2) to States for grants to and contracts with community-based organizations for programs of drug abuse prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation referral, and education for school dropouts and other high-risk youth; (3) to States for development, training, technical assistance, and coordination activities; (4) to institutions of higher education to establish, implement, and expand programs of drug abuse education and prevention (including rehabilitation referral) for students enrolled in colleges and universities; and (5) to institutions of higher education in cooperation with State and local educational agencies for teacher training programs in drug abuse education and prevention.

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