The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program is
designed to prevent violence in and around schools; prevent the
illegal use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco by young people; and
foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports
academic achievement. Without a safe and orderly learning
environment, teachers cannot teach and students cannot learn.
Students and school personnel need a secure environment, free
from the dangers and distractions of violence, drug use, and
lack of discipline to enable all children achieve to their full
potential. To provide funds to support programs that: 1. Prevent
violence in and around schools; 2. Prevent the illegal use of
alcohol, tobacco and drugs; 3. Involve parents and communities;
and 4. Are coordinated with related federal, state, school and
community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free
learning environment that promotes student academic achievement.
Principles of Effectiveness To ensure that recipients use the
funds in ways that prese