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Drug and Alcohol Testing Cooperative

The Drug and Alcohol Consortium, through the contracted third-party administrator, provides program assistance for drug and alcohol testing in full accordance with current U.S. DOT and FHWA regulations.

This program also offers assistance for conducting on-site Annual School Bus Driver Physical Examinations in accordance with current U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration regulations.

Texas Transportation Code Annotated §521.022 (Vernon Supp): Title 37 Texas Administrative Code §14.12, requires all Texas school bus drivers to undergo an annual medical examination.  

The student testing program provides assistance for drug & alcohol testing in accordance with current SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration; an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) regulations.

The Drug and Alcohol Consortium, through the contracted third-party administrator, provides program assistance for drug and alcohol testing in full accordance with current U.S. DOT and FHWA regulations. Member districts receive:

  • Policy design and review assistance
  • On-site collection services as desired
  • Out-of-district, accident-related alcohol and drug driver testing at no additional cost
  • Record keeping and DOT audit assistance
  • DOT-mandated supervisor and driver drug and alcohol training classes at modest cost


For Scheduling: Contact Pinnacle Medical Management at 800-743-8432

The Inter-Region Student Drug and Alcohol Testing Cooperative assists members districts by managing, through a third party administrator, a turn key student drug and alcohol testing program.

Standard Program Requirements

  • Minimum of 50% of pool to be tested during the school year Monthly test for the random pool


Advantages:

  • Random pool management
  • Policy & Procedure review
  • Certified Laboratory
  • Medical Review Officer Services
  • Reporting
  • Record Retention


Location:

All testing to be completed at school district.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

The Inter-Region Student Drug and Alcohol Testing Cooperative assists member districts by determining:

  • Number of students tested
  • Number of students tested each session
  • Number of drugs tested
  • Types of drugs tested
  • Follow-up services

A standard program is currently available but a customized program can be developed to meet your districts unique testing needs. Let us know your custom requirements and we will develop a plan to fit your needs.

Test conducted for the following drug groups:

  • Amphetamines
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine


For Scheduling: Contact Pinnacle Medical Management at 800-743-8432