In general, searches of property of public school students by school officials on school property can be conducted on reasonable suspicion.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that public school officials can conduct searches of students and their property on school grounds if there is reasonable suspicion that a school rule or law has been violated. However, the search must be conducted in a reasonable manner and the scope of the search should be limited to what is necessary to investigate the suspicion. Students also have some Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

In General, Searches of Property of Public School Students by School