I just saw on TV that the Hanover Park NJ schools are going to begin
dug testing on all students. While controversial the stated objective
is not to punish but to both deter use and to identify those kids who
need help and get it to them.
One of the interesting comments I heard in the report was from some
students, who said the drug testing enabled them to have an excuse why
they wouldn't do drugs when offered by friends. I can relate as when I
was in High School my involvement in sports was an accetible reason for
me to turn down these types of offers without any hard feelings or peer
pressure.
I'd be interested in thoughts on this kind of policy for AP schools.
While the ACLU has already said they will fight this policy, the courts
have generally ruled against policies that single out indivuals or
groups but allowed broader non-discriminitory types of things. If this
kind of policy can help kids who try drugs before it's too late, remove
hard core drug users so others can learn in a safe environment and give
kids an acceptable way to avoid peer pressure I am all for it.
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