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Billings Gazette: Billings Catholic Schools to implement new drug testing policy this year; deadline is Friday
By Nick Balatsos
"Before sophomores, juniors and seniors at Central High can lace up their shoes or polish their instruments for practice this year, many will have to take a drug test for the first time.
That's because Central students face a new drug testing policy when they return to school on Aug. 25.
According to the new policy, students in grades 10-12 who wish to participate in "extra-curricular and co-curricular activities" will be required first to pass a drug test.
And afterward, samples of students in grades 9-12 taking part in activities will have random monthly drug tests.
For those wishing to take part in some fall activities, the deadline for the first drug test is fast-approaching.
Those wanting to play football, volleyball, soccer, golf or participate in cheerleading or band, must get their drug test completed by Aug. 15.
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Read more: Link to Billings Gazette article.
By Nick Balatsos
"Before sophomores, juniors and seniors at Central High can lace up their shoes or polish their instruments for practice this year, many will have to take a drug test for the first time.
That's because Central students face a new drug testing policy when they return to school on Aug. 25.
According to the new policy, students in grades 10-12 who wish to participate in "extra-curricular and co-curricular activities" will be required first to pass a drug test.
And afterward, samples of students in grades 9-12 taking part in activities will have random monthly drug tests.
For those wishing to take part in some fall activities, the deadline for the first drug test is fast-approaching.
Those wanting to play football, volleyball, soccer, golf or participate in cheerleading or band, must get their drug test completed by Aug. 15.
... "
Read more: Link to Billings Gazette article.