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Download full textWalker, Karen – Education Partnerships, Inc., 2005
The Vernonia School District v. Acton Supreme Court decision in 1995, forever changed the landscape of the legality of drug testing in schools. This decision stated that students who were involved in athletic programs could be drug tested as long as the student's privacy was not invaded. According to some in the medical profession, there are two…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Substance Abuse, Extracurricular Activities, Athletics
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Direct linkRussell, Brenda L.; Jennings, Brian; Classey, Sherry – Journal of Drug Education, 2005
The current research examined students' perceptions of random drug testing for students participating in after-school activities. Results found students were more likely to endorse drug testing at their school if they are already engaged in after-school activities and not currently using drugs and/or alcohol. While middle and high school students'…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Drug Use Testing, Middle School Students, High School Students
