Before school officials can search a student, there must be

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Before school officials can search a student, there must be "reasonable cause" or "reasonable suspicion." This standard is lower than the "probable cause" required for law enforcement officers to conduct searches. School officials do not need a search warrant or parental permission to conduct a search if they have reasonable cause to believe that the search will reveal evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the rules of the school.

Before School Officials Can Search a Student, There Must Be