Steroids: One more test for FL high schoolers

May 1, 2007

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A measure establishing a one-time, random anabolic steroids testing program for high school students on the football, baseball or weightlifting team now goes to the Senate.

The House unanimously approved the bill (HB 461) yesterday.

The program would happen during the next school year, and public and private schools must participate as a prerequisite to membership in the state high school athletic association.

Currently, there is no statewide requirement that high school student athletes be tested for anabolic steroids.