School Board Rejects Teacher Drug Testing | Washington DC News

Spotsylvania County Public Schools kicked off the year with all students back in class, but the board’s recent 4-3 vote against mandatory drug testing for staff — including new hires working with kids — has ignited debate and legal questions. The proposal, which targeted teachers interacting with elementary students or those with disabilities, would have screened for cocaine, opioids, PCP, and amphetamines. With the state attorney general now reviewing its legality, this contentious issue is far from over as the school year unfolds. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc62c4f8d9697ce9