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Broad Support for Student Drug Testing Surfaces in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
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Following the Supreme Court Ruling upholding the constitutionality of student drug testing for students in extracurricular activities, organizations that were previously silent on the issue or voiced opposition have issued statements in support of student drug testing. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), which was previously silent on the issue, announced its support of the local community’s ability to use testing as a tool to combat drug use. In addition, the Washington Post, which previously took a stance against student drug testing has stated its now support of the practice. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) also applauds the Supreme Court's decision. What does this mean? With a reported 70% of Americans supporting student drug testing, support for the practice crosses all party lines and segments of the American population.
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Question & Answer: Excerpts from the DATIA Industry Forum
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Question: We are confused on who we can bill for the cost of a split specimen test. Do we invoice the employer? The parts of the regulation do not seem to make this clear.
Answer: This is where the Company policy comes into play. You or the Company needs to ensure that who pays for the split is added to Company Policy.
But it must be understood that if the employee says he will not pay for the Split, but he still wants the Split to be tested, the employer MUST pay for it. §40.173
Read other DATIA questions and answers.
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Register for DATIA's Workshop on Implementing a Student Drug Testing Program
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Due to the incredible interest in the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision determining whether schools can subject extracurricular participants to mandatory, suspicionless drug tests, the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) is pleased to announce the first comprehensive training workshop to be held on Thursday, July 18, 2002 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Read the brochure and register today.
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Workplace Drug Use Decreased After September 11, 2001, According to Quest Diagnostics' Drug Testing Index
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The semi-annual Drug Testing Index released by Quest Diagnostics Incorporated indicates that workplace drug use has decreased after the events of September 11, 2001. Read more about the most recent drug positivity rates.
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