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Random student drug testing is a powerful public health tool that discourages students from using dangerous, addictive drugs, and confidentially identifies those who may need help or drug treatment. Random testing also promotes a safer, healthier school learning environment.

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What You Need to Know About Drug Testing in Schools

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Foreword
Introduction
Drug Testing: An Overview
CASE HISTORY: A REWARD FOR STAYING CLEAN

Developing a Testing Program
PROS AND CONS OF THE TESTING METHODS

Administering the Test
CASE HISTORY: TESTING MADE THE DIFFERENCE

Conclusion
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“[W]e find that testing students who participate in
extracurricular activities is a reasonably
effective means of addressing the School District’s
legitimate concerns in preventing, deterring,
and detecting drug use.”

Justice Clarence Thomas
U.S. Supreme Court
JUNE 27, 2002

Board of Education of Independent School
District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County v. Earls

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