In this day and age of steroids and performance enhancing drugs, shouldn't all high schools abide by this principle? Let's hope that all school administrators and coaches abide by these rules and not send the wrong message of letting players play who have violated such policy.

When I attended Clay County High School (Class of 2003), all athletes were subject to one drug test per season (usually given to the whole team at once), as well as individuals being picked for random tests during the season (which would happen). This was outsourced to an agency outside of the school and penalties for failed tests were uniform and outlined in the student code of conduct given at the beginning of the year (e.g., first failed test means missing 25% of the season, second failed test expelling from all sports for a year). At the time, I believe this was one of the few public schools who did this (I would imagine the cost was great).

No.

 

And even if a school has a 'zero tolerance' policy it doesn't mean that drug use isn't known and swept under the rug.

All “Zero Tolerance” means is that an administrator or coach does not have the guts or intelligence to make a common sense decision. I’m sure every school has a policy.

All “Zero Tolerance” means is that an administrator or coach does not have the guts or intelligence to make a common sense decision. I’m sure every school has a policy.

 

In reality most districts do not when it pertains to athletes and extra-curricular activities. There are many reasons, but most have to do with expense of testing and litigation costs that can accrue. Boards of Education must make decisions on whether to drug test or not and it is not as easy as many may think. There are those districts that do value their athletes and other extra curricular participants being drug free, but some value having extra staff, supplies, nicer buildings, etc. Now every district I know of do have policies for all students around drug issues, but those vary widely.

All students should be drug tested in all schools. Drug use should not be tolerated at any level.

All students should be drug tested in all schools. Drug use should not be tolerated at any level.

 

How do you propose paying for that?

All “Zero Tolerance” means is that an administrator or coach does not have the guts or intelligence to make a common sense decision. I’m sure every school has a policy.

 

This is a great idea, I'm just glad that it wasn't around when I was in high school. I wouldn't have had many teammates or opponents to play against.

All students should be drug tested in all schools. Drug use should not be tolerated at any level.

 

The United States Supreme Court disagrees. The school must demonstrate a compelling need which must be current and specific to the district.

 

So... There is the cost issue, and that whole legal thingy.

How do you propose paying for that?

Testing isn't that expensive anymore, you can get a drug test kit at most any pharmacy for around $10 or so retail...I'm sure that bulk testing is cheaper.

 

Local school here test athletes and those with parking permits that drive to school.

 

That said certain kids were tested "Randomly" a lot more than others...pretty much the kids they were pretty sure would be clean got tested repeatedly. Talking to parents from other schools that seems to be how most do it, test them all then randomly test kids they know will be clean.

 

How do you propose paying for that?

 

You are kidding, right? Do you realize how much money is wasted each year on garbage? Did you not see the story today on the KY Emergency Mgt. and how they have wasted millions on alcohol and door prizes? You are joking, right? Plenty of money if its managed properly.

 

The United States Supreme Court disagrees. The school must demonstrate a compelling need which must be current and specific to the district.

 

So... There is the cost issue, and that whole legal thingy.

 

Compelling need my rear end. That whole legal thingy is why this country is going to hell in a hand basket. Sickening.