A state-by-state look at results of results of steroids tests in high schools:
Florida
Tests administered: 600
Positive results: 1
Notes: Florida had a statewide testing program only during the 2007-08 school year.
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Illinois
Tests administered: 264
Positive results: 6
Notes: The program began in the fall of 2008; results reflect only one semester of testing. All six students who tested positive had medical exemptions.
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New Jersey
Tests administered: 1,001
Positive results: 2
Notes: Results reflect 2006-07 and 2007-08 school years.
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Texas
Tests administered: 28,934
Positive results: 9
Notes: Results reflect spring 2008 and fall 2008 semesters. Additionally, there were 14 unresolved tests sent for review and 70 “process positives” in which students had unexcused absences, refused to give samples or left testing sites.
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Sources: Florida High School Athletic Association, Illinois High School Association; New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association; University Interscholastic League of Texas.
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