Student Drug Testing Implimentation

From Doug McVay
Common Sense for Drug Policy- Washington DC

Good Afternoon All,
The email I'm forwarding is the latest promo piece for the urine testing
conference coming up later this month here in DC, FYI. This one features
their keynote speaker, Rep. John Peterson of Pennsylvania's Fifth
District. According to DATIA:

>>>"Rep. Peterson is a member of the Speaker's Task Force for a Drug
Free America, and is currently involved in funding initiatives to help
support student drug testing. Rep. Peterson is a long-time advocate of
student drug testing and his efforts and commitment have substantially
impacted student drug testing and prevention and treatment initiatives
for children and young adults."<<<

How long he's been an advocate of these policies I can't say, however I
do know that at least according to one of his news releases, Peterson is
credited with partial responsibility for the provision in the education
bill Bush signed at the beginning of the year which
>>>"authorizes school districts to use money currently received through
the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program to test for illegal drug use or
inspect for weapons, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia in students'
lockers. In 2002, more than $427 million from the program will be
allocated to states, who will in turn distribute the money to local
schools for anti-drug efforts. The bill leaves it up to local schools
to decide what policies to use for implementing student drug testing,
stipulating only that the policy must not violate the constitution."<<<
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/pa05_peterson/pr020109DrugTesting.html

One other note: Congressman Peterson is a member of the Treasury and
Postal Operations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee,
the subcommittee which oversees ONDCP and which recently held a hearing
on the anti-drug ad campaign.

For more on Congressman Peterson, visit his website at
http://www.house.gov/johnpeterson/index.htm

Have a great evening,
Doug

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Student Drug Testing Implementation
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2002 13:46:09 -0400
From: Erin Broekhuysen <erin.b@wpa.org>
To: <datia@wpa.org>

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Why Attend DATIA's Workshop on Implementing a Student Drug Testing Program?

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court determined it is constitutional for schools to
subject extracurricular participants to mandatory, suspicionless drug tests. Is
your organization prepared to implement a student drug and alcohol testing program
effectively? DATIA's upcoming workshop will provide you with the tools you need to
develop and maintain an effective student drug and alcohol testing program.

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Keynote Speaker Congressman John Peterson to Address the State of Drug and Alcohol
Use Amongst Young Adults

Student drug testing has now received the stamp of approval from
Congress, the President, and the U.S. Supreme Court, and Rep. Peterson
will discuss why it is up to local school districts to implement programs
that will effectively reduce drugs in our schools and communities. Rep.
Peterson will kick off the one day workshop by focusing on the value of
student drug testing as an effective means to protect schoolchildren and
teachers from the dangers of illegal drugs in schools. Rep. Peterson is a
member of the Speaker's Task Force for a Drug Free America, and is
currently involved in funding initiatives to help support student drug
testing. Rep. Peterson is a long-time advocate of student drug testing
and his efforts and commitment have substantially impacted student drug
testing and prevention and treatment initiatives for children and young
adults.

John Peterson, elected to serve Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District since
1996, hails school drug testing as an effective method for communities to reduce
drug use and identify young people in need of counseling or treatment. His dynamic
presentation can't be missed!

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Learn about all Aspects of a Sound and Responsible Student Drug and Alcohol
Testing Program

This one day workshop will walk administrators and service providers through the
process of developing and funding a student drug and alcohol testing policy, and
will address how to implement the best standards and practices. Speakers will
discuss key issues such as determining consequences for positive results,
outlining who will be tested, due process for students, what type of specimen to
test (hair, sweat, saliva, urine), and how drug and alcohol testing combined with
substance abuse prevention can act as a deterrence within the education system.
Read the brochure and register today.

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Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association
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