Would implementing student drug testing take away from other important school resources?
- Any school that receives federal education funding can use federal funds for drug testing. The Leave No Child Behind Act specifically authorizes the expenditure of federal education funds for student drug testing.
- For the result achieved, drug testing is surprisingly inexpensive. The average cost per student is $19 per year not including lab fees.
- Schools only need to test a few students to get the desired deterrent effect.
- Student drug testing complements an already existing Student Assistance Program.