whine wrote:There is no life ban for third offense. Also at the end of every school year,the suspensions are done and start anew the following August.
"SECTION XI: The use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, or any controlled substance as defined by
North Dakota Law is prohibited. Any student who is in violation of the foregoing shall be suspended
from participation in interscholastic contests or activities for a minimum period of six consecutive
school weeks for the first offense and a period of 18 consecutive school weeks for any subsequent
offense."
"Art XIV - Sec XI: 4.
Q: If the suspension period runs into Christmas vacation, is the period extended by an
amount equal to the length of said vacation?
A: No, the suspension period is for 6 calendar weeks of the school term from the date of
suspension.
Art XIV - Sec XI: 5.
Q: If the violation occurs two weeks before school is out in the spring, does the
suspension carry over for the next school year?
A: No, however the suspension remains in effect until the end of the spring activity
season"
Building off last response with the NDHSAA ByLaws from the NDHSAA website; also to note...each school district is allowed to have stricter policies. 6 weeks (first offense) & 18 weeks (second offense and consequent offenses) are minimum penalties handed out by the NDHSAA