Hey,
I'm a student journalist reporting on an incident that happened at my school several weeks ago.
The school principal ordered a Spanish teacher to rip a student's Zane book in class because the book contain content, according to him, not allowed in school.
Those who are familiar with Zane may know that her books all have sex content. Even though the school is not allowed to promote sex were his actions constitutional or unconstitutional?
How about books in literature such as Candide or The House of Spirits that also contain sex content but are allowed to be read in school.
Any feedback?
Thanks.
2006-12-06 10:58:21 · 4 answers · asked by RR 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The principle doesn't control the laws. He cannot destroy property. All he is allowed to do is confiscate it, and return it to the student after school it out, unless it is illegal, in which case he can confiscate it and notify the parents and/or police.
2006-12-06 11:08:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't have been ripped. If the principal was so upset about it, it should have been confiscated and brought up to the parents attention. I don't think it was unconstitutional, it was just rude that he ordered the student's personal property to be destroyed.
2006-12-06 11:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books cannot be constitutional or unconstitutional.
The constitution does not address books.
However the ISD has the right to determine what materials can be brought on the school premises. You do not have a constitutional right to bring something on the school premises that is banned by the ISD.
2006-12-06 11:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if it has much to do with the Constitution, but it sure sounds illegal to destroy property. The normal procedure should be to take the property and notify parents.
2006-12-06 11:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by txwebber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋