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

PDF

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

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