Freehold Regional Ok’s Random Drug Testing

by Kim Predham on October 20th, 2009 Comment

With little fanfare, the Freehold Regional High School District's board of education approved random drug testing for students Monday night.

The program will apply to students who hold permits to park on school grounds, or who are involved in extracurriculars like sports, clubs and bands. Students can also voluntarily opt into the program with parental consent.

Students will not be suspended or expelled solely because of a positive test result. They can face sanctions, however, including loss of parking and activity privileges, according to district documents.

Students who test positive would also have to meet with a student assistance counselor and, if they fail more than one drug test, would have to undergo a substance abuse evaluation.