Mississippi HB176 requires drug testing for students in grades six through twelve who are suspended for disciplinary infractions.
Mississippi HB176 mandates drug testing for students in grades six through twelve who have been suspended for disciplinary infractions. The bill requires school districts to adopt policies for drug testing, administered by county health departments. Positive test results must be kept confidential and separate from students' permanent records. The bill outlines procedures for testing, confidentiality, and the handling of positive results, including the option for students to present evidence of prescription medication use as a defense.
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