School officials may search students in public schools for contraband without a warrant as long as the search is reasonable and does not violate the Fourth Amendment.

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This has been established by several Supreme Court cases, including New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) and Board of Education v. Earls (2002). However, the search must be based on reasonable suspicion and cannot be excessively intrusive.

School Officials May Search Students in Public Schools for Contraband