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.
Learn more at Random Student Drug Testing.org.
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What You Need to Know About Starting a Student Drug-Testing Program
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Acknowledgements (PDF 74 kb)
Foreword (PDF 116 kb)
Introduction (PDF 135 kb)
- Early intervention
- The benefits of drug testing
Before You Begin (PDF 131 kb)
- Collect data
- Consult legal counsel
- Enlist community support
- Develop a clear, written policy
- Obtain the approval of an Institutional Review Board,
if necessary
- Provide access to student assistance
Conducting the Test (PDF 123 kb)
- Whom to test, and when
- The procedure
- Alternative testing methods
- Consequences of a positive test
Drug testing in schools will let students be accountable (PDF 127 kb)
Other Issues (PDF 136 kb)
- Assessing your program’s effectiveness
- Funding your program
Conclusion (PDF 86 kb)
Resources (PDF 117 kb)
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