Drug Testing in Mobile County Public Schools?

High School Mobile County Public School System The Mobile County Public School system is "thinking" about drug testing its high school students. A committee of school and community leaders met Thursday morning to discuss whether it would be a good idea and how it'll be done.

by Kesshia Peyton

Published: Thu, April 24, 2008 - 5:23 pm CST Last Updated: Thu, April 24, 2008 - 5:26 pm CST

The Mobile County Public School system is "thinking" about drug testing its high school students.
A committee of school and community leaders met Thursday morning to discuss whether it would be a good idea and how it'll be done.
Superintendent Dr. Roy Nichols says Baldwin County Public Schools have a pretty good drug testing program and Mobile County might model it.
If so, high school students involved in activities like sports and who drive and park on campus would be the ones who would be tested.
News Five discovered that so far this school year, 249 students in the Mobile County Public School System were suspended for bringing marijuana or a controlled substance on campus.
"Plus we do these anonymous surveys of students about have you used any of these drugs within the last 12 months and we're getting a large percentage of students saying yes," added Dr. Nichols.
Dr. Nichols says parents and students would sign an agreement before any drug testing take place.
no word yet on whether the idea will be adopted.

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SumOneILove Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 1:11 pm

Yea thats true… it wouldnt make a difference one way or the other to me ... i just think its a good idea for students… may prevent a drug addiction/dependancy down the road

asda Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 12:05 pm

I personally believe that they need to do better background checks on all child care workers and drug test as well. And you are right their is a difference between adults and children. But most employers require a drug test.

SumOneILove Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 11:57 am

There is a difference between an adult and a child. No I don’t want my child taught by a drug addict!! Who does ...

asda Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 11:28 am

SumOneILove based on recent cases - 2 come to mind where the teachers were on drugs - Do you want your kids taught by a drug addict?

Mercedes Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 11:06 am

Let’s test from the top down. Those making the most money get tested first. Children get tested last. Of course the powers that be will never be tested for anything.

SumOneILove Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 10:49 am

Ha Ha no ... teachers and staff are adults and unless they are showing signs then Leave em alone they have enough to deal with!!!

asda Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 10:12 am

what about teachers and staff?

SumOneILove Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 9:57 am

I think drug testing students who are in sports is a great idea. I also agree with medcap

Madcap Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 9:43 am

Instead of drug testing the kids in school, how about drug testing the people living off social services. Test positive and have your benefits stopped.

CrazyEights Says:

Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 9:37 am

$100,000 may cover the testing—but what about the admistration cost, i.e, paperwork, suspensions, counseling, etc. that will come about after the testing?