A message to the original poster bounced.

We know that chess has been banned at some schools for loony reasons. If this
story is true, why can't the poster provide his name or at least more details?

Why didn't the parents who brought chess sets to the class make their voices
known?

Is it likely the board will reverse itself?
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"FIDE has made its decision. Players who refuse to be drug tested will not be
able to play chess." -- Dr. Press, co-founder of the FIDE Medical Commission.