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Pbs: p.o.v.: Larry v. Lockney (A Case About Mandatory Drug Testing) WebsitePbs: p.o.v.: Larry v. Lockney (A Case About Mandatory Drug Testing) Website
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Pbs: p.o.v.: Larry v. Lockney (A Case About Mandatory Drug Testing)

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What happens in a small Texas town when a father decides to challenge a school board decision about mandatory drug testing for junior and senior high-school students? P.O.V., the documentary series that airs on PBS, answers this question and provides unique insights into a case that launched a national debate about Fourth Amendment rights.

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