Student Drug Testing
The Norman Board of Education has approved a new, proactive policy to provide another layer of support for students who face peer pressure or struggle with substance abuse.
Focused on prevention, deterrence and intervention, the proactive policy is designed to provide another reason for students to say ‘no’ when pressured to use drugs and connect students who face addiction with resources to help them overcome challenges. The policy also furthers the district's commitment to student safety. When a student uses or abuses drugs or alcohol, it not only puts them in danger but also can endanger other students. Tests are conducted by a third-party vendor that employs certified medical professionals to conduct random drug tests on high school students who participate in school-sponsored interscholastic competitions or represent Norman schools in extracurricular activities that require registration with the OSSAA.