Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act [EDGAR Part 86]:
Biennial Review
What is the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA)?
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) is a federal law that requires all higher education institutions, who receive funds or other financial assistance from the Federal government, to adopt and implement programs that prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees.
What is EDGAR 86?
The U.S. Department of Education, General Administrative Regulations, Part 86 (commonly known as "EDGAR Part 86" or "EDGAR 86"), refers to rules established by the U.S. Department of Education regarding compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA). EDGAR Part 86 requires that all higher education institutions must (1) annually distribute drug and alcohol prevention information to students and employees, (2) adopt and implement a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse by students and employees, and (3) conduct a biennial review of their drug and alcohol prevention programs
Biennial Reviews
The below-listed documents are the most recent Biennial reviews conducted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). This process is coordinated by the Center for Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Counseling Center, Office of the Dean of Students Office, Office of Student Conduct, and Office of Human Resources. Questions concerning the biennial review should be directed to the Center for Wellbeing at (423) 425-4640.