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AR HB1396
Bill
Status
3/6/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mary Bentley
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 16 to add Section 6-17-121 authorizing school district boards of directors to implement drug screening policies for applicants and current employees
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School districts may require pre-employment drug screening of individuals applying for employment or random drug screening of current employees, or both
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Defines "drug screening" as a chemical test of blood, breath, or urine to determine presence or absence of drugs as defined in § 5-64-101
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Permits school districts to implement disciplinary actions for positive random drug screening results, including immediate dismissal, temporary leave, or mandatory drug treatment program enrollment
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Approved March 6, 2019
Legislative Description
To Allow A School District Board Of Directors To Implement A Drug Screening Requirement For An Applicant Or Current Employee Of A Public School District.
Last Action
Notification that HB1396 is now Act 323
3/6/2019