were ca i find rights for my child for being drug tested in school?
104701
Contact your school board for a regulation book.\n\nIf it says in there that they can drug test a child without parental consent then call your local attorney and check with them that it is legal.
142112
I agree with the person who responded previously.  In Canada and the US for sure, and I expect in many other countries,  this discrimination would not be permitted.  Your son would be allowed various options, from having the test in larger print to having it magnified to having it read to him.\n\nCheck with your local department of education.  Do you have a school board?  If so, go to your school board.  Possibly your community has a representative on the school board?  Go to whoever supervises your school.  Find out who is responsible for special education in your area.  Get legal advice if necessary.
45924
Yes, in order to keep other children safe, it is imperative that the school has the right to search the locker. When I was in school, we were told that the lockers were not our property, and they belonged to the school, therefore, they could be searched at anytime. If you have nothing to hide, then why not let them search?
504568
There are other children who have had this problem, maybe they can give you a good answer! As a rule one drug can lead to other drugs. you need some one to intervene, you will not be able to prevent the child from using, especially if child is not ready to receive help! There are drug induced mental illness. You may want to go to a meeting for parents of users, AA, alateen for kids, adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families. You can seek out facilities for these problems. Get a hold of \ndr. phil, he will have info on how to deal with this. wHATEVER, YOU NEED TO SEEK HELP FOR THIS CHILD ASAP BEFORE THE CHILD IS LOST FROM USING.\nGOODlUCK. Take Action, THERE IS HELP! kEEP ASKING FOR HELP TILL YOU FIND IT!
480828
Drug or Alcoholic use on school foundation and or grounds.
84941
Depends.  First, did the police have a search warrant? If not, did someone give them permission to search? (a roommate or family member, for example).  Was the substance viewable from outside (e.g. through an open door or window that was open)?  \n\nIf you have a little money, you should retain an attorney.  It will give you some piece of mind, and he/she may be able to help before any problems arise.
250901
No. Legally, you are responsible for him/her. Your only real course of actions would be to try and get relief of custody from the state.
1083544
Parents are the central participant in their child's education. This is, of course, because parents are the ones who are primarily responsible for all aspects of their child's upbringing.\n\nThey have right of refusal for pre-service testing, services, and/or program placement. If the school disagrees with them strongly enough, Due Process must be followed.\n\nThey have the right to request that their child be tested for placement, additional testing (including an independent "second opinion" by a tester of the parent's choice, paid for by the school), and additional IEP meetings, whenever they like (although there should be at least one year between testings to avoid having the child "learn the test").\n\nThey have the right to full explanation of all information pertaining to their child, including every element in their child's IEP and classrooms.\n\nThey have the right to Due Process (mediation, and if that fails, court hearings) if they disagree strongly enough with the school's decisions.\n\nHere's a site that covers almost EVERYTHING. Very Excellent!\n\nhttp://www.wrightslaw.com/
516643
It depends on what you want testing you want.  Most states allow minors to get tested for pregnancy andm sexually transmitted diseases without parental permission.
705164
call the school psychologist, or the district psychologist. they have a certain amount of days to respond, and provide testing once the request is made...you might have to fill out a request for testing form...make copies of everything you give out. do some research for your state/county on what the laws are regarding educational testing. document any/all phone calls and follow up verbal requests with written requests. don't forget to also call the school superintendent if you need to. i've worked in spec. ed for many years, and raised a special needs child...i've literally had to take the district to court (several times) for failing to provide my son with the educational assistance/tools that were written into his i.e.p. (individualized educational plan). there are also advocacy groups, and parent coordinators through the mental health system, in most counties.\nin my experience, school districts can be very non-parent friendly. you may come up against officials who say there is no money for testing your child, etc...they are not above trying to make a parent feel guilty either...don't buy into it. nobody cares about your child like you do, and if you don't push the issue, your child will not get the help he is entitled to.  i hope this was helpful...very best of luck to you. you can also go to dr.phil's website to get more ld, a.d.d., adhd, dyslexia, etc. info from dr. frank lawless.
420736
yes for me. I came from a abuse house hold and I needed that time so I did not get abused. I also found with drug user that it was easier to not have to see them. my mom was a drunk so I spent a lot a mean a lot of time at school. the school can also help if you need it or want it! yes school does help with a house hold like that.
32845
Get out of debate now! \n\nWatch out for attacks on privacy, I'm guessing the resolution is "Random drug testing is justified?" so when on aff, they're going to attack you because you have no constitutional right to test for drugs. I like to look for a little thing called the Founder's intent of privacy. \n\nBut really debate is pointless and worthless, as are the great majority of the people who are in it, as you may find.
5805
It sounds to me like you need an advocate to press your case.  If you can't afford an attorney, you should seek out whatever free legal advice your community might offer and talk to someone.  I can't imagine any judge thinking that parental drug use is no big deal.  But family courts and child welfare systems are serious bureaucracies that the average citizen can rarely navigate--even when there's no trouble.  Good luck.
1141232
Is he/she in Sports?  Is there something hidden in the school  enrollment form that consents to a drug test?  Maybe similar to the BAC consent on driver's licenses?\n\nThis is crap. We need to vote Libertarian and take our WHOLE country back!
537152
If they are wanting a drug test from you, then something (or someone) gave them reason. CPS can't force you, the judge can. It is in your own best interest to do as they ask so that you can keep custody of your children. Yeah, it's a royal pain, but in the end, your proving to them and society that you are a decent parent and do whatever it takes to be with your children.
432707
Talk to the school.  Every child is entitled to an education under the law, so if it means that school has to do some special accomodations for your child, so be it.  As a parent you have the right to insist on that for your child.  There may, however, be a resource the school can direct you to (like another more appropriate school)instead of modifying the child's current school enviroment.  good luck!
807187
All schools are no drug, alochol or smoking zones. Now, like others have said, they would have a lot of work to prove that you were smoking on campus (where you vehicle is parked), but if they can do that, then you could face punishment. Otherwise, who is to say that the vehicle does not belong to your parents and they were their cigarettes? \n\nOn top of that, if you really want to play a trump card, what were they doing peering into your vehicle? If you were to simply ask if they had "probable cause" to look into your vehicle, it might back them down. As this is not a police enforced area though, that might not work as well, especially since the butts were in plain view. \n\nMy suggestion, if you are going to have butts in your ashtray while your vehicle is at school - close the ashtray. Ultimately, if they are unable to prove that you were the one smoking them they can not punich you. I am guessing though that you are a student of that school - if so, more than likely you are under the age required to purchase cigarettes. If you are indeed a minor, the school might call your parents and inform them of your smoking. That might be worse than anything the school would do to you!