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US MS: HHS Adopts Policy For Drug Testing

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URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n487/a07.html
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Pubdate: Tue, 18 Apr 2006
Source: Hattiesburg American (MS)
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Copyright: 2006 Hattiesburg American
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1646
Author: Nancy Kaffer
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HHS ADOPTS POLICY FOR DRUG TESTING

Starting this summer, students at Hattiesburg High School will be subject to random drug screenings - if they want to participate in extracurricular activities.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities ranging from power lifting to show choir will be subject to drug screening under the new policy, which goes into effect July 15.

Hattiesburg Superintendent Annie Wimbish said the policy is designed to deter student drug use.

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