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R.I. town OKs Breathalyzer tests for students

The School Committee in one Rhode Island town is allowing officials to administer random blood-alcohol tests to students at school dances or other extracurricular events. WPRI-TV reported Wednesday that officials intend to have the policy in place for the homecoming dance Saturday. Students will draw a ticket at random to determine who is given a Breathalyzer test. Students who refuse to draw a ticket would be sent home. As a reward, students selected for blood-alcohol tests will be entered into a raffle.

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