There is hereby established an Alliance Against Substance Abuse under
the authority of P.L. 1989, c. 51 (N.J.S.A. 26:2BB-8 et seq.), and the Guidelines
of the Somerset County Municipal Alliance Plan Steering Subcommittee.
In accord with the above authorization, the purpose of the Alliance
is to address the symptoms and root causes of alcoholism and drug abuse problems
by developing:
A. Organized and coordinated efforts with local schools,
law enforcement, business groups, and other community organizations
for the purpose of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.
B. In cooperation with local school districts, comprehensive
and effective alcohol and drug abuse education programs in grades kindergarten
through 12.
C. In cooperation with local school districts, procedures
for the intervention, treatment, referral and discipline of students abusing
alcohol and/or drugs.
D. Comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education support
and outreach efforts for parents in the community.
E. Comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness
programs.
The Municipal Alliance of Franklin Township shall develop a comprehensive
plan to provide matching funds equivalent to the amount of monies received
from the Municipal Alliance for Prevention of Substance Abuse grant agreement
with Somerset County Department of Human Services. These matching funds shall
be a minimum of 25% cash or in-kind services.