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
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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. 
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