Circular No. 31/2009/TT-BGDĐT Issuing Regulations on Drug Prevention and Control Work at Educational Institutions under the National Education System

Circular No. 31/2009/TT-BGDĐT stipulates regulations on drug prevention and control work at educational institutions under the national education system. This Circular takes effect from December 11, 2009, and replaces Decision No. 48/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT.

Document No.31/2009/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNguyễn Vinh Hiển — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date23/10/2009
Effective date11/12/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 31/2009/TT-BGDĐT stipulates regulations on drug prevention and control work at educational institutions under the national education system. This Circular takes effect from December 11, 2009, and replaces Decision No. 48/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT.

Scope of application

Educational institutions under the national education system, including universities, colleges, vocational high schools, vocational training centers - lifelong learning centers, and related units within the Education sector.

Key points

  • Educational institutions → must develop plans for drug prevention and control work and implement these plans.
  • Educational institutions → shall designate a person responsible for drug prevention and control work in the unit.
  • Educational institutions → must cooperate with local functional agencies to organize activities for propaganda and legal education on drug prevention and control.
  • Educational institutions → shall not allow drug use within the school premises. Upon discovery, immediate reports must be made to the local functional agencies and handled according to regulations.
  • Educational institutions → must strictly manage security and order to prevent drug use.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Minimizing the risk of drug use in the educational environment, protecting the health and rights of students and trainees.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for teaching activities and school management if implemented ineffectively.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How should educational institutions develop plans for drug prevention and control work?

According to this Circular, educational institutions must develop specific plans and implement them in accordance with Article 2 of the Regulations on Drug Prevention and Control Work.

Is there anyone specifically responsible for drug prevention and control work in educational institutions?

Yes, according to this Circular, a person is designated to be responsible for drug prevention and control work in the unit. Article 3 clearly stipulates this matter.

How should educational institutions cooperate with local functional agencies?

According to this Circular, educational institutions must closely cooperate with local functional agencies to organize activities for propaganda and legal education on drug prevention and control. Article 4 provides detailed provisions on this matter.

What should educational institutions do if they discover drug use in the school?

According to this Circular, educational institutions must immediately report to the local functional agencies and handle the situation according to regulations. Article 5 clearly stipulates the responsibilities of the school when discovering drug use.

When does this Circular take effect?

According to this Circular, it takes effect from December 11, 2009. Article 2 clearly stipulates the effective date.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

NUMBER: 31/2009/TT-BGDĐT

HA NOI, October 23, 2009

CIRCULAR

ISSUING REGULATIONS ON DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL WORKAT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

UNDER THE NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Pursuant to the Law on Drug Prevention and Control dated December 9, 2000 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Drug Prevention and Control adopted by the National Assembly on June 3, 2008;

Pursuant to the Governmental Decree No. 178/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 3, 2007 stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 32/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 19, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law;

Pursuant to the Decision No. 165/2008/QĐ-TTg dated December 11, 2008 of the Prime Minister promulgating the Implementation Plan for Directive No. 21-CT/TW dated March 26, 2008 of the Politburo on further strengthening leadership and guidance of drug prevention and control work under new circumstances;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Student and Youth Affairs, the Minister of Education and Training hereby issues Regulations on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Work at Educational Institutions under the National Education System:

Article 1. These Regulations are promulgated together with this Circular on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Work at Educational Institutions under the National Education System.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from December 11, 2009. This Circular replaces Decision No. 48/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT dated October 25, 2006 of the Minister of Education and Training promulgating Regulations on Handling Students Involved in Drug-related Offenses.

Article 3. The Head of the Office, the Director of the Department of Student and Youth Affairs, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, Directors of Departments of Education and Training, Directors of universities and academies, and Principals of universities, colleges, and vocational schools are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)


Nguyễn Vinh Hiển

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