drug testing in schools
In the mid 90’s, schools started requiring drug testing for extracurricular activities ranging from sports to clubs. ... These drug-testing plans were put into effect because of the rising drug problems in schools. Though the schools have not expanded to the general student body testing, it is only a matter of time. ... The natures of the testing programs are very underdeveloped and can sometimes be inaccurate. ... The nature of drugs that kids are using are becoming more and more potent and can be dangerous, kids that use drugs have been shown to act differently and can be a problem for schools. The testing in schools are violations of a students rights and there should be a bigger movement by kids and parents to regain their rights. The side that argues that drug testing should be allowed says that drug testing is good because it prevents the students from using drugs. ... The testing policies that have been set up only apply to students who participate in after school activities, not the general student body. ... The potency of the most common drug, marijuana, has almost tripled itself in the last twenty years. ... The mind during teenage years is not fully developed and drug use can halt further development. ... In schools across the country, students and parents sign forms that allow administrators to search a student’s belongings, cars, and lockers. ... Now with the new testing policies, students have no freedoms what so ever. We live in a country that was based on individual freedoms and have schools that take them away is very wrong.