FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2006
Bullet More Schools Adopt Random Testing

From WAFF in Huntsville, Alabama: Drug testing will become part of extracurricular activities at school system

Also, the Appalachian News-Express in Eastern Kentucky reports on how random testing is reducing use in their schools:

Cover of the 'What you need to know about starting a drug testing program'
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"Sisco estimated that at the end of the three year grant cycle that 65 percent of Pike County students should be tested for drug use. This year, he said, three students tested positive, compared to at least eight students who tested positive last year.

In a survey, 49 percents of students said that they or their friends have cut down on their use of drugs because of the drug testing policy. Sisco said 62 percent of students also claimed they will cut down or stop their drug use if the company is allowed to test in schools several times a year.

“To me, that says it's working,” Sisco told the board.

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