Michigan Senate approves bills to keep steroids out of schools, By: David Eggert

06/07/06

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday aimed at keeping steroids and performance-enhancing drugs out of schools, despite criticism that it doesn't require random testing of athletes.

The Senate voted 37-1 to send the main bill in the package to Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who is expected to sign it.

One measure would require school boards and charter schools across the state to establish a policy on steroids. It also would order the state Department of Community Health to develop a list of banned substances and make it available to school districts.