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Legal and Ethical Issues

What Are the Odds? Random Drug Testing of Students: Two Perspectives

Katherine Pohlman, RN, MS, JD, Section Coeditor
Nadine Schwab, RN, MPH, PNP, NCSN, FNASN, Section Coeditor

Companion articles explore random drug testing programs in schools. The first article addresses random drug testing of students from a legal perspective. It describes legal issues and current case law regarding drug testing programs in schools and commonly asked questions regarding these programs. The second article addresses random drug testing of students from a practice perspective. It explores arguments for and against random drug testing programs and the role of the school nurse in policy and procedure development.

Key Words: risky behavior • confidentiality • drug abuse prevention and intervention programs in schools • invasion of privacy • policy development • school-based drug testing • school district policy • school nurse role • student drug use • student privacy

 

A Legal Perspective

Charles A. Roach, Esq.

Charles A. Roach is a partner at Rider Bennett, LLP, a 130-attorney law firm located in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Roach is an employment attorney, and he advises and counsels employers (public and private) on drug and alcohol testing issues, among other legal matters. He is a frequent speaker and writer on drug and alcohol testing issues and also provides training on various related topics. Mr. Roach is a member of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA)

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 21, No. 3, 176 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405050210030901
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