Question

school administrators are responsible for ensuring that all students enrolled in grades k–12 are provided with integrated and coordinated programs. . . . these programs should be based on student needs and educationally sound and legally acceptable educational practices. furthermore, these programs should be age - appropriate and developmentally based and provide instruction for all students regarding the prevention or reduction of the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and any other intoxicants. education code section 51210 requires that students enrolled in grades 1–6 receive general health education courses. education code section 51260 requires that drug education be incorporated into the students’ general health courses. in grades 7 through 12, students shall receive instruction on drug education that must be conducted in conjunction with courses given on health or in any appropriated area of study. california health and safety code section 11998 require that
what does this policy require to help prevent young people from smoking at school?
○ signs indicating that it is illegal to smoke on school grounds
○ backpack searches to uncover tobacco products
○ programs to teach students about drug, alcohol, and tobacco use
○ restrictions on the sale of cigarettes at stores located near schools

Explanation:

The policy text emphasizes that school administrators should provide integrated programs for students (K - 12) that include instruction on preventing drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. The first option (signs) is not mentioned as a requirement for prevention. Backpack searches are not part of the described policy. Restrictions on store sales near schools are not covered in the policy's requirements for schools. The third option matches the policy's focus on educational programs about drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.

Answer:

C. programs to teach students about drug, alcohol, and tobacco use