13 Aug

Costs prompt fewer drug tests in Winston-Salem

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — There won’t be as many drug tests for students involved in extracurricular activities in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools this fall

The school board decided Tuesday night to reduce the number of random drug tests from 33 percent of students to 20 percent in order to reduce the costs of the program.

The Winston-Salem Journal reported a federal grant that had paid for the drug testing from expires this fall.

School officials say they’ll have to spend about $30,000 to pay for the tests.

Kathy Jordan with the Safe and Drug Free Schools program told the school board that research shows that testing of 20 percent of students will still be effective in reducing drug use.

School board member Jeannie Metcalf opposed the reduction. Metcalf says she wants drug using youngsters caught so they can get help.

Information from: Winston-Salem Journal, http://www.journalnow.com

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