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Nevada School Board Expands Drug Testing Program

The Washoe County School Board in Nevada has given the go-ahead to a drug testing program for all of its schools. The program was tested at McQueen High School last year and was described as "overwhelmingly positive."
"The next step is to apply for a federal grant that will pay for the program, says Spokesman Steve Mulvenon. If the district receives that money, then high schools will be given options to participate in the testing."
Students at McQueen High School were reported to have responded favorably to the program, saying they felt more freedom to say "no" when offered drugs or alcohol because their friends would understand. Source: News4

Labels: drug_testing, public_schools

Posted By: Aspen Education Group