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This paper examines the policy of drug testing students involved in extra curricular activities at school. Based on the recent case of Earl versus Tecumseh, the essay examines why drug tests are in place, legal ramifications and what needs to be considered before implementing drug tests in schools. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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what they need to do. They are used to undergoing tests for drugs and alcohol, and, for the most part, people have not objected too strongly. Before drug testing was
introduced in athletics, there was a definite problem among athletes who would use steroids in order to "bulk up." When Lindsay Earls,
however, who participates in extra curricular activities other than sports at Tecumseh (Oklahoma) High School, was asked to report to the school cafeteria in 1999 to undergo an "at-random" test,
she took the test, then sued the district, claiming that her Fourth Amendment rights and Civil Rights were being violated. The Supreme Court has just heard arguments on the case,
and the decision on it is expected in late (Richey, 2002). However, Earls situation brings up the question that keeps
coming up time and time again as it pertains to schools, students and drugs. Should drug testing in school be conducted? The purpose of this paper is to attempt to
answer the question, as well as to determine if the current testing system is working. At the center of the Earl controversy
is the issue of whether random drug tests should be aimed at a specific group of students who are considered to be at a higher risk of drug use (such
as athletes) or whether the possible deterrent effect of random drug tests is enough to justify its use (Richey, 2002). Supporters believe that schools have the right - and responsibility
-- as guardians of students, to ensure that health and safety of children are guarded at all times while the students are in school (Richey, 2002). Critics, however, claim
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