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When Lamesa students sign up for band and athletics, show up for the first day of school, or drive themselves to school, they are subject to drug tests.Lamesa school board members, however, are considering eliminating the practice altogether. The item was on the board’s agenda for Tuesday night, but for discussion only rather than a vote.“We will have to move on that one the (Aug.) 11th for sure, before school starts (Aug. 17),” said Superintendent Jim Knight, referring to the board’s next scheduled meeting.Under the district’s current policy, seventh through 12th grade students participating in University Interscholastic League (UIL) events ...

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Lamesa Press-Reporter

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Lamesa, TX 79331
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