2007-04-16 13:43:13 · 12 answers · asked by jamie c 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Yes. The reason for this is that there are too many kids bringing things to school that they shouldn't. Guns, knives, bombs, and drugs, mainly come to mind.
2007-04-16 13:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by Beau R 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I say yes in certain circumstances. If a group of kids say that they say that child putting either stolen items, drugs, a gun or something of the like then it's fine. Now a search out of the blue, for no clear reason the principal shouldn't be able to.
2007-04-16 13:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The principal is an adult in a well-respected position of authority. If he/she feels the need to search a child's bag, it would be for good reason.
2007-04-16 14:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by cammie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - but hopefully with a reasonable motivation. As others have already said, too often students have dangerous items or stolen property.
The principal does have the right, but I hope he/she had some probable cause for doing it. Otherwise it can destroy student trust and feeling of safety at school.
2007-04-16 15:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by wiscoteach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the principal has reasonable suspicion for illegal objects that could potentially endanger other students, then it is okay. Most likely the principal is trying to maintain a safe school environment.
2007-04-16 14:00:05 · answer #5 · answered by Irishgal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for this reason, scholars do no longer have an expectation of privateness for issues carried to college in a backpack, or left of their lockers. each and each of the college or police want is a reasoable reason. A bomb threat is a functional reason. A warrant ought to in elementary words be mandatory to seek a private residing house.
2016-12-04 03:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A majority of schools have school calenders/planners which will state they have the right to search a students belongings.Most schools have some sort of security that will be present and or conduct the search.
2007-04-16 16:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by Zim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in certain circumstances particularly if it is to do with something serious suchas drugs and weapons.He would only be trying to maintain a safe environment.
2007-04-17 02:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well legally he can because kids don't have any privacy rights in school- or any rights in school for that matter
2007-04-16 14:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by nikkimdt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't think so. I think it's an invasion of privacy as well as an insult. You're basically saying "I don't trust you, and I think you're lying to me."
2007-04-16 13:51:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋