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Should drug test be given to students

A few years ago, a school board near Birmingham, Alabama approved that all students who participate in extracurricular activities will be required to take an illegal substance test. Because of this situation, people who participate in extracurricular activities may be required to take drug, alcohol, and nicotine tests when requested. But should all students be required to take drug, alcohol, and nicotine tests?
Participation in all extracurricular activities is a choice. Because it is a choice, should it also be voluntary for the requirements of an illegal substance test or should it be mandatory? I believe it should be voluntary because other people who do not interact in sports may use drugs as well as students who do interact in sports. For this reason, no one should be made to take an illegal substance test.
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Posted by: Melissa T. Littlefield

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