Pubdate: Tue, 14 Aug 2007
Source: Batesville Daily Guard (AR)
Copyright: 2007 Batesville Guard-Record Co. Inc.
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1403
Author: Chandra Huston
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BATESVILLE BEEFS UP DRUG TESTING POLICY

Students Driving To School In The Batesville District Had Better Be Drug Free.

The district is beefing up its drug testing policy,  which previously 
included only athlete drug testing.

In a special meeting Monday, the school board approved  adding 
student drivers to its random drug testing  policy.

Superintendent Ted Hall said any students who drives to  school will 
be subject to drug tests. He also said the  policy covers testing for 
students suspected of using  drugs.

"Most (districts) are going to this thing now," he said  of the 
policy. "I think it's good for us to look at  it."

Hall said the district is set up to have students  tested on site, 
making the process more efficient.

Board president Paul Hance said this type of policy has  been 
challenged in other districts, but courts have  upheld the schools' 
right to test students for illegal  substances.

Hance also said he feels the policy addition helps  cover the 
district from any liabilities associated with  a student under the 
influence of drugs.

Hall said notification of the change will be given to  students in 
packets when school begins.
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