Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Massachusetts

Does my school nurse have the right to examine me if I'm under suspicion of being high ?


Asked on 6/06/13, 5:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Bita Milligan Coughlin LLC

Yes. The 4th amendment to the US Const. prohibits "unreasonable" search or seizure by the government, so you could argue that the exam was an unreasonable search or seizure, but the courts, including the supreme court, have consistently ruled that public schools have wide authority to maintain discipline and order, including enforcing policies intended to prevent drug use among students.

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Answered on 6/08/13, 11:35 am


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