[FreeTally]

Extra-curricular activities are not a right, and putting conditions on participation happens all the time. You have to maintain certain GPA levels, etc. It is not an invasion of privacy, because the students have the right to refuse, and they are not denied any of their rights by their refusal - but they may be denied a privilege.

You know, I am so sick of this "its extra-curricular acrivities which are a priveledge" nonsense. EC activities are paid with the SAME TAXES USED TO PAY FOR CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. There is no "distinction" when it comes to public funds.

This is issue is exactly why I believe, if brought before them, th SCOTUS would rule that random testing on all students is just fine. Screw 'em.

[rintense]

You know, I am so sick of this "its extra-curricular acrivities which are a priveledge" nonsense. EC activities are paid with the SAME TAXES USED TO PAY FOR CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. There is no "distinction" when it comes to public funds.

Not true of every public school district. When I went to high school, we had to 'pay to play' because the district didn't have any money to give us. Many schools face this problem.