Parents of two students at Feilding High School are alleging their children were illegally drug tested without their consent. The children could not be named to protect their identities, but their parents say they are shocked at how the school carried out the testing. School parent and qualified drug tester Scott Guthrie also thinks the way the high school carried out the testing did not meet the New Zealand standard. Parents claim that tests carried out were carried out by a person not qualified to test for drugs. Asked to address the various questions raised, Feilding High School says drug testing is carried out for a number of reasons including after disciplinary action, to ensure health and engagement in learning, and when undertaking work experience.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 04, 2017 07:52 UTC