Drug Testing Policy Approved for Tyler ISD Student-Athletes

TYLER — Every student athlete in the Tyler ISD will be subject to drug testing when school resumes next month. Our news partner KETK reports that TISD is hiring a certified drug testing laboratory to test student athletes for use of substances including marijuana, prescription pain medications, cocaine and other drugs. Testing will be used to determine player eligibility. Consequences for a positive test will range from verbal and written warnings to counseling, community service and suspension from school athletics.