Unprofessional conduct includes:

1. (1) Being under the influence, as defined in RCW 46.61.506, of alcohol, marijuana or of a controlled substance, as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW, on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity involving students, following:

   1. (a) Notification to the education practitioner by their employer of concern regarding alcohol or substance abuse affecting job performance;
   2. (b) A recommendation by the employer that the education practitioner seek counseling or other appropriate and available assistance; and
   3. (c) The education practitioner has had a reasonable opportunity to obtain such assistance.
2. (2) The possession, use, or consumption on school premises or at a school sponsored activity of a Schedule 1 controlled substance, as defined by the state pharmacy quality assurance commission, or a Schedule 2 controlled substance, as defined by the state pharmacy quality assurance commission, without a prescription authorizing such use.
3. (3) The consumption of an alcoholic beverage on school premises or at a school sponsored activity involving students if such consumption is contrary to written policy of the school district or school building.
4. (4) The possession of marijuana or marijuana-infused product on school premises or at a school sponsored activity involving students if such possession violates Washington law or is contrary to written policy of the school district or school building.
5. (5) The use or consumption of marijuana or marijuana-infused product on school premises or at a school sponsored activity.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. WSR 21-08-022, § 181-87-055, filed 3/29/21, effective 4/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210, 2013 c 3, and 2013 c 19. WSR 14-21-056, § 181-87-055, filed 10/8/14, effective 11/8/14. WSR 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-87-055, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.70.005. WSR 90-02-075, § 180-87-055, filed 1/2/90, effective 2/2/90.]