When a student tests positive, are schools responsible for paying for drug treatment?
• No. The drug test can be viewed in the same way as school-based screening for visual impairment or for scoliosis. However, well-crafted drug testing programs will incorporate qualified health and drug treatment professionals to aid in assessing students who test positive. Some parents may be unable to accept their child’s use, or not know how to help their child. It is important that schools have reference guides and referrals available to help educate parents on the problem and help them choose how to intervene or how to get their child needed professional treatment.
No; however, well-crafted drug-testing programs will include qualified health and drug treatment professionals to aid in assessing students who test positive. Some parents may be unable to accept their child’s use or not know how to help their child. It is important that schools have resources available to help educate parents on the problem and help them choose how to intervene or how to get their child needed professional treatment.
