School Board members indicate support for policy to test students for various ilegal substances.

ST. JOHN -- The Lake Central School Board is beginning to work on a policy that would allow student drug testing

in the district.

Mark Williams, president of Indianapolis-based Indiana Te

sting Inc., summarized typical policies and procedures in place throughout the state and answered questions during a board meeting this week.

He said the company conducts testing for every city and town in Lake County except Gary, East Chicago and Hobart. It also performs tests in 125 school districts throughout the state, including testing many bus drivers.

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