Pubdate: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 Source: Asbury Park Press (NJ) Copyright: 2005 Asbury Park Press Contact: http://www.app.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/26 Author: James A. Broderick Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/testing.htm (Drug Testing) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?225 (Students - United States) MIDDLETOWN SCHOOLS MAY BEGIN DRUG TESTING SOME STUDENTS MIDDLETOWN: The school district may initiate a random drug testing program for students involved in extracurricular activities such as athletics, and those who have an automobile parking permit on school property. "Our objective is not to punish those who are determined through the program to be taking illegal drugs or alcohol, but tohelp them to avoid such dangerous conduct," Karen Bilbao, the district's assistant superintendent of schools for pupil services, said at Tuesday's meeting. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for January to gather parental input, officials said. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake