The law was intended to reduce drug use, but it causes more by kicking students out of school, which is irrational.
Being affected by this law is not something people are looking to advertise.
We've been trying to repeal this law ever since it was passed in 1998.
Before, members of congress were easily able to brush aside the numbers because they weren't available. Now that they have the numbers, they can see how their own constituents are affected. They will have to change the law or face angry voters in the fall.
We basically say the law is unconstitutional because it punishes students twice for the same crime. Taking away access to education is not only illogical, but it is illegal.
We have a real shot at getting this law stricken from the books.