California AB1884 establishes drug testing for student-athletes and prohibits suspensions for certain substance use disclosures.

California AB1884 amends the Education Code to establish drug testing programs for pupils participating in athletic extracurricular activities. The bill requires school districts to adopt policies allowing these programs, which must include random and suspicionless testing for nicotine, alcohol, and controlled substances. The bill also mandates that school administrators report suspected substance abuse to parents or legal guardians. It prohibits suspensions for pupils who disclose their own substance use to seek help.

California AB1884 establishes drug testing for student-athletes and prohibits suspensions for certain substance use disclosures.

California AB1884 amends the Education Code to establish drug testing programs for pupils participating in athletic extracurricular activities. The bill requires school districts to adopt policies allowing these programs, which must include random and suspicionless testing for nicotine, alcohol, and controlled substances. The bill also mandates that school administrators report suspected substance abuse to parents or legal guardians. It prohibits suspensions for pupils who disclose their own substance use to seek help.