High School 9-12

A school official, or a law enforcement officer acting at the request of a school official, may search a student’s person and belongings on school property if the school official has a reasonable suspicion that the search will produce evidence showing the student has violated or is violating the law or a school rule.  For example, a school official may search a student’s backpack or purse if the school official has reasonable grounds to believe the backpack or purse contains an item that is illegal or is prohibited by a school rule.

Last modified:  June 20, 2023