The emanation of privacy rights in public schools : search and seizure and drug testing
Keywords
Right of Privacy -- United States; Searches and seizures -- United States; Students -- Drug testing -- Law and legislation -- United States; Drug testing; School metal detectors
Abstract
The emanation of privacy rights in the public schools has evolved and been stealthily protected. This study analyzed the development of privacy rights in public schools under federal and state law. Also provided was a fifty-state constitutional analysis of provisions for privacy and specific statutes regarding search and seizure, student searches at school together with significant state case law and attorneys' general opinions. Recommendations for school officials in implementing searches of students and student lockers and developing policies regarding the use of metal detectors, drug detection canines, video surveillance, and drug testing of students and employees were made. While managing student discipline and maintaining a safe educational atmosphere, school officials must carefully contemplate the fundamental right of privacy which students and staff preserve.
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Graduation Date
2003
Advisor
Murray, Kenneth T.
Degree
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
College
College of Education
Department
Educational Research, Technology, and Leadership
Format
Pages
475 p.
Language
English
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0029104
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Education; Education -- Dissertations, Academic
STARS Citation
Blyth, Wendy Anne, "The emanation of privacy rights in public schools : search and seizure and drug testing" (2003). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 764.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/764