Originally Posted by
FriscoDawg
This is from the 2020-2021 Student Athlete Handbook still linked on the Tech athletics website. This section covers consequences of a positive test result.
Unless this policy has changed in the last two years, the head coach has full discretion over the penalty for a first positive test result.
6. Response to Positive Results:
A). First Positive: The student-athlete will be required to meet with an appointed Louisiana Tech University counselor after the positive test is returned to the department. The penalties for a first positive test will be at the respective head coach's discretion. The penalties may include: suspension, scholarship reduction or any additional disciplinary stipulations deemed necessary by the head coach. The student-athlete may be tested at any time the Department of Athletics deems necessary and until the banned substance isn’t detected during testing. If any new usage is detected, it will result in a second positive test.
B). Second Positive: If the student-athlete tests positive a second time during his/her career at Louisiana Tech University, he/she will be suspended from the team for 15% of the regular season contests in which he/she would be eligible to compete. The suspension will begin immediately and run concurrently. He/she may be permitted to attend practice, weight training, study hall, educational sessions, and any additional life-skill sessions the athletic department conducts. The student-athlete must also be enrolled as a full-time student during the traditional fall, winter, spring, and summer (if applicable) quarters during the academic year of the suspension period. Upon completion of the suspension the student-athlete will be allowed to return to his/her chosen sport(s) at the discretion of the head sport coach provided they test negative on a drug screening test or no new usage is detected. If this test detects new usage, the student-athlete will garner a third positive result.
C). Third Positive: If the student-athlete tests positive a third time during his/her career at Louisiana Tech University, he/she will be suspended from the team for all competition occurring during 365 consecutive calendar days. The suspension will begin immediately and run concurrently. He/she may be permitted to attend practice, weight training, study hall, educational sessions, and any additional life-skill sessions the athletic department conducts. The student-athlete must also be enrolled as a full-time student during the traditional fall, winter, spring, summer (if applicable) quarters during the academic year of the suspension period. Upon completion of the suspension the student-athlete will be allowed to return to his/her chosen sport(s) at the discretion of the head sport coach provided they test negative on a drug screening test or no new usage is detected. If this test detects new usage, the student-athlete will
garner a fourth positive result.
D). Failure to Adhere: Should the student-athlete fail to adhere with any of the stipulations set forth for a positive drug screen he/she will be charged with a subsequent positive drug screen and will be required to adhere to those guidelines.
E). Positive Test Forgiveness: If a student-athlete has either one (1) or two (2) positive drug tests on their record, he/she is eligible to have one (1) removed after a period of two (2) calendar years from their most recent positive result. This is pending he/she has maintained compliance with the LA Tech Drug Testing Policy during this time. Positive test forgiveness is only permitted once during a student-athlete’s career.