Six school districts in line for drug grants

DALLAS — White House drug czar John Walters on Wednesday announced grants totaling $1.67 million for random student drug testing at six Texas school districts, including two in the Houston area.

While acknowledging that student drug testing is controversial, he said it can help parents intervene early in a child's addiction. He also added that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that such testing is confidential and cannot be used to punish.

The six school districts getting the grants are: Bloomington, Ennis, Friendswood, Ganado, La Porte and Mission. The money will help them develop or expand random drug testing programs.