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  1. Elizabeth H says:
    October 12, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    yes they have. esp if his a minor. Talk to your lawyer and talk to the dean of that school .

  2. red says:
    October 13, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    No, he’s on public property, managed by the local School District. His rights were not violated.

  3. Boatin' in VA! says:
    October 14, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    This is an interesting question and one I doubt will be honestly answered here on Y!A. I say this for nobody is familiar with the laws as they pertain to where you live since we were not told.

    I can understand that the child is a minor and I can understand your concern of this happening. However, not knowing why the school wanted to perform the search has a direct bearing on this too. Were they searching for weapons? If so then the safety of those in school must also be taken into consideration.

    Unfortunately though not enough information has been provided for anyone to make any kind of intelligent assessment of the issue.

    Sorry.

  4. daisy says:
    October 17, 2009 at 3:43 am

    Schools have a heavy job. Protecting the hundreds of students is first and foremost. They have the right to investigate anything that could spell potential danger for the students.

    Zero tolerance is exactly what it sounds like.

  5. USAIsInsane says:
    October 20, 2009 at 5:37 am

    They just got away with it searching a girl by a nurse.
    Google it.
    I would try to get an attorney interested.
    Girl was suppose to have prescription tylenol or something.
    To the idiot that answered zero tolerance. Like Obama tha\ey need to rush I wouldn’t allow anyone to strip search my child without me being there ITS JUST WRONG. They can wait..

  6. corebor says:
    October 20, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Well I think it might be different for some states.
    I Thought the student had to choose whether or not he wanted his bag searched.

    Things like these happen alot.

    About a year ago or so. Some girl in jr high had to strip down to her underwear because the school thought she had drugs on her. Turned out she didn’t have any, but no one got in trouble

    Well my dad works for the schools and stuff, so i can tell you they do not want a lawsuit on them, and if your willing to go all the way you could sue them. Or you could try getting something else from the school

  7. Obamas Shoes says:
    October 22, 2009 at 6:31 am

    Sad to say but the rules for searching in schools is not as strict as for the police

    On school grounds or when students are within school district care—like a field trip—the standard is “reasonable suspicion” and no warrant is necessary. While privacy is still a factor, that relaxed approach allows school officials to conduct a search when one might be prohibited by the police.

    The reason the U. S. Supreme Court has recognized the need for a different standard for public schools is to take into account the age and vulnerability of the student population and the need of school officials to look out for their health and safety.