§ 16-12-10 - Immunity for reports of suspected substance abuse. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 16-12-10

   § 16-12-10  Immunity for reports ofsuspected substance abuse. – Any teacher, school administrator, school guidance counselor, schoolpsychologist, school drug counselor, school nurse, supervisor of attendance,attendance teacher, or attendance officer having reasonable cause to suspectthat an elementary or secondary school student is abusing a controlledsubstance or alcohol, or is under the influence of a dangerous drug or alcohol,or has in his or her possession a controlled substance or alcohol, who reportsthis information to the appropriate elementary or secondary school officialspursuant to the school's drug policy, or if the school has no drug policy tothe school's principal or the parents of the student under eighteen (18) yearsof age, or to a police agency, shall have immunity from any civil liabilitythat might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the making of thereport.