Mandatory drug testing at Missouri college stirs fierce debate

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"The decision by a public college in Missouri to require drug testing of all students has stirred a fierce debate, according to The New York Times."

"Linn State Technical College instituted the policy following the recommendation of community businesses likely to hire the school’s students. If a student’s drug test is positive, he or she will meet with a counselor, and can participate in an online substance abuse program. The student is then required to take a second scheduled test and a third random test. If both subsequent tests are negative, the student can continue to be enrolled at the school and all test results are destroyed at the end of the semester. ..."

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