One father refused, on principle, to have his son tested, although he says he is certain that the boy does not use drugs. Because he did not undergo the test, the boy is being punished as if he had taken the test and failed. The lawsuit, which was filed by the ACLU's national Drug Policy Litigation Project, is in federal district court. In recent years, schools have become increasingly intrusive in their searches for drugs and weapons. Urine testing is part of this alarming trend.
Studies show, however, that drug testing is frequently inaccurate.
The ACLU is at the forefront of the fight to stop unconstitutional drug testing of students. If your school is conducting random or broad drug testing, it may be violating students' constitutional rights. If such a program is now in place, or is planned for the future, you can take action. Get all the facts about who is being tested and why, by acquiring a copy of the written policy. Tell your parents about the policy and ask them to help challenge it.