The Supreme Court has stated that students don't give up their rights when they go to school, but they have also declared that a student's rights to confidentiality can sometimes be more restricted than those of an adult. Unlike regular circumstances where “probable cause” and a warrant is needed, school officials more often than not are able to apply “reasonable situation,” to a situation, especially if there is weighted and credible information and evidence. When dealing with the Fourth Amendment rights of students and staff, it is important that administrators are fully aware of district policy and act in the best interest of the students at the school to help in upholding discipline and a safe learning
The Supreme Court has stated that students don't give up their rights when they go to school, but they have also declared that a student's rights to confidentiality can sometimes be more restricted than those of an adult. Unlike regular circumstances where “probable cause” and a warrant is needed, school officials more often than not are able to apply “reasonable situation,” to a situation, especially if there is weighted and credible information and evidence. When dealing with the Fourth Amendment rights of students and staff, it is important that administrators are fully aware of district policy and act in the best interest of the students at the school to help in upholding discipline and a safe learning