Drug Testing In Schools

Drug testing in schools?

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I said no. Wut fun is high school without mushrooms and weed? Besides, I dont see them testing for alchohol which is just as much a problem.
 

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I said no. I think they should have it for athletics, but not the general school population.

Ready for this AEF?.....

I think that's infringing on their rights :D


For real, no sarcasm.
 

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I think a consent form should be presented to be signed by the parents and the students at the beginning of the school year stating that they understand that there is random drug testing done at that school and they are agreeing to it being done. I think it would save a lot of lives (and I don't just mean life or death) and that it would also cut down on the violence in schools as well. Also, on top of whatever consequences for a positive drug test result, the students should have to pay for the cost of the test if they pop positive to help offset the cost of testing.
 

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I think a consent form should be presented to be signed by the parents and the students at the beginning of the school year stating that they understand that there is random drug testing done at that school and they are agreeing to it being done. I think it would save a lot of lives (and I don't just mean life or death) and that it would also cut down on the violence in schools as well. Also, on top of whatever consequences for a positive drug test result, the students should have to pay for the cost of the test if they pop positive to help offset the cost of testing.
What if they don't agree? You kick em out of school?
 

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No, they can still go to school even if the parents don't sign the form.

If you want to make it mandatory for all I would imagine that the school would need to be an open enrollment school or a private school.
 

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I say why not? Sure it is a violation of privacy but I think it serves a good purpose and schools can maybe help kids and offer drug counseling instead of sending them off to alternative schools where they send truly BAD kids. Kids who are on drugs need not be treated like criminals, they need to be helped.
 

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I think a consent form should be presented to be signed by the parents and the students at the beginning of the school year stating that they understand that there is random drug testing done at that school and they are agreeing to it being done. I think it would save a lot of lives (and I don't just mean life or death) and that it would also cut down on the violence in schools as well. Also, on top of whatever consequences for a positive drug test result, the students should have to pay for the cost of the test if they pop positive to help offset the cost of testing.

i disagree with students having to pay if the test is positive. You will get a LOT of false positives due to prescriptions, and other numerous factors. I also think there should be an investigation for every positive, I don't think wrongfully accusing will do anything to help.
 

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I say why not? Sure it is a violation of privacy but I think it serves a good purpose and schools can maybe help kids and offer drug counseling instead of sending them off to alternative schools where they send truly BAD kids. Kids who are on drugs need not be treated like criminals, they need to be helped.

But if a kids not on drugs why does he need testing or councilling?
 

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I say why not? Sure it is a violation of privacy but I think it serves a good purpose and schools can maybe help kids and offer drug counseling instead of sending them off to alternative schools where they send truly BAD kids. Kids who are on drugs need not be treated like criminals, they need to be helped.
I agree.
 

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i disagree with students having to pay if the test is positive. You will get a LOT of false positives due to prescriptions, and other numerous factors. I also think there should be an investigation for every positive, I don't think wrongfully accusing will do anything to help.
We have to be realistic. Our school systems already claim to not have enough funds, so they are not going to take this on without the funds to do so. I'm just trying to suggest a viable way to help afford this. Things cost money and that point can't be ignored. If we do not offset the cost then that means that all of our property taxes go up even more.
 

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thats the point of a test. to see if he is or not! and if he isnt i dont think he would need any counseling either! :)

This is why I don't agree with random testing, sure if some kid is showing signs of a drug problem but why should they be tested if they arn't showing signs of a problem or being any trouble?
 

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This is why I don't agree with random testing, sure if some kid is showing signs of a drug problem but why should they be tested if they arn't showing signs of a problem or being any trouble?
Because of cost, I'm sure that more times than not the testing will be done because of suspicious behavior. But if consent forms are signed and the students are aware, that keeps them on their toes and another reason for them to say 'no' to doing drugs.
 

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I said no. Wut fun is high school without mushrooms and weed? Besides, I dont see them testing for alchohol which is just as much a problem.

You can see the signs of being drunk a lot easier than when a kid is high.

I would say yes, if there seems to be a big problem with it. Of course I was one of the losers who's never done illegal drugs anyway so I wouldn't have had a problem with it.
 

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I wish I hadn't gotten rid of my educational law book. I'm pretty sure that it talked about this. I can see both sides to it and I'm not really sure how I feel. I just hope I won't have to deal with it considering that I'm currently working with kids under the age of 6.
 

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I just remember when I was in high school, I don't remember noticing that anyone was on drugs..partially because I had not been exposed to them and did not know the signs or symptoms...but now...if someone got high earlier that day, I can usually pinpoint it and tell. Experience is really the best way to tell. You can't expect teachers to pick up on the signs, which is why I think the testing is a good idea. When I was in high school I acted like every other unmotivated kid, I slept in class, talked back to my teachers, and never did my work....for all anyone else knew i was on drugs...only I wasn't, I was just severly depressed and apathetic about life. Sometimes it's pretty tough to tell the difference between those 2 types of kids unless you have experience.
 
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