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A high school in Peoria, Illinois, has reached an agreement with a local health center to have the center begin random drug testing of the school's students in the upcoming academic year. Each week, Tazwood Mental Health Center will test a minimum of ten Morton High School students who are involved in extracurricular activities.

"Students are eligible for testing throughout their four years in high school. If they decline, they have to sit out extracurricular activities for one year. Police will not be notified of a positive drug test, but a student will be subject to the penalties imposed in the appropriate athletic or activity code."

Parents will also be notified and Tazwood will offer on-site substance abuse counseling services two to three days a week. Source: Peoria Journal Star

Labels: high_school, drug_testing, extracurricular_activities

Posted By: Aspen Education Group