Pubdate: Fri, 04 May 2007
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI)
Copyright: 2007 Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Contact:  http://www.starbulletin.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/196
Author: Donna Fuller
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/testing.htm (Drug Test)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth)

DRUG TESTS WILL PROTECT STUDENTS FROM ABUSE

Drug dependency and addiction traps its users in a vicious cycle that 
destroys families and ruins lives. Teachers who use illegal drugs and 
abuse alcohol not only interfere with the student's ability to learn, 
but also jeopardize the orderly environment necessary for all 
students to succeed.

Just as parents and students can expect schools to offer protection 
from violence, racism and other forms of abuse, they also have the 
right to expect a learning environment free from the influence of 
teachers who might be using or selling drugs.

So, if randomly drug testing Hawaii public school teachers can deter 
drug use or encourage individuals to seek rehabilitation services, 
then everyone benefits -- students, schools, communities and 
especially the teachers themselves.

Donna Fuller

Honolulu
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