Current law allows school districts
to implement a drug testing program if students voluntarily agree to
participate in a random drug testing program as a condition for
their participation in competitive extracurricular activities or to
qualify for parking privileges.
Student participation in these activities is a privilege and carries
a responsibility to set a positive example for fellow students,
BISD, and our community by avoiding the use of illegal drugs and/or
alcohol. A
consent form will require signatures from both the participant and
their parent/guardian.
The purpose of a student drug testing
program is to act as a deterrent against student drug use, not to
“catch students using drugs.” The policy requires that consent to
the drug testing program must be obtained before a student in grades
9-12 will be allowed to participate in any competitive
extracurricular activity or obtain a permit to park on campus.
Additionally, parents of students not otherwise participating in the
drug testing program may request that their students be included in
the program. Sanctions imposed by the policy include notification
of parents, conferencing, counseling, and the following suspensions
of parking privileges and participation in extracurricular
activities:
|
First Offense |
15 days |
|
Second Offense |
30 days |
|
Third Offense |
1 year |
