JAMES CITY -- A top official with WJC Schools has suggested voluntary drug testing for student athletes. That's a sharp departure from a parent task force that wants mandatory testing for athletes.

The School Board assigned Stephen Chantry to have his department of Student Services assess the situation. Speaking to the School Board Tuesday night, Chantry stopped short of making any recommendation, but stressed that the voluntary plan would let parents "retain responsibility" for drug prevention so schools could focus on education.

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