U-Md. May Protect Alcohol Samaritans

By Susan Kinzie

"About 100 colleges, including George Washington University and the University of Virginia, have good Samaritan rules that provide either a break or amnesty to students who seek help in a medical emergency..."

"The committee's research showed overwhelmingly that students aren't as concerned about criminal charges as they are about university sanctions, said Reka Montfort, director of the university senate. They are worried about having to scramble for housing in the middle of an academic year or receiving a mark on a transcript that could hurt their chances of admission to graduate school..."

"The proposal would present a two-pronged approach to solving the problem, he said, telling students, in effect: "You're not going to get in trouble by calling. We want you to call, and here's what to look for." It would include public education, to be sure students know the rules and when a drunk student needs medical help..."

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