IHSA Introducing Random Drug Testing
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) will start random drug testing for banned drugs next year, although there will be no testing for recreational drugs or alcohol. The exact details of the drug testing program have not been published, although it is certain that students will be banned if they test positive.
Eliminating cheating is only one objective, with protecting students from the longer term effects of abusing sports-related drugs.
As with general schools drug testing, a key benefit of the program is providing students with an excuse to refuse drugs.
The plan has been generally welcomed.
The DaytaTree Team