(File Photo of the Aliquippa School District Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The Aliquippa School Board has approved a policy requiring drug and alcohol testing for students participating in sports and extracurricular activities. 

The board voted on the policy yesterday. 

Dr. Phillip K. Woods, the superintendent of Aliquippa School District, said the policy is not intended to punish students but to deter substance use and promote accountability. 

Under the policy, students who test positive for drugs, alcohol or other prohibited substances would first meet with parents and school administrators before receiving in-school support and undergoing follow-up drug testing. 

A second positive test would result in a two-week suspension from extracurricular activities while the student completes an educational program. 

After completion, students would be reinstated without further restrictions.