New Jersey v TLO

Which of these incidents led to the New Jersey v. TLO case?

• A school principal censored articles from the school newspaper

• A school district used public transportation to segregate students by race

• School authorities searched a student’s bag without a warrant

• School authorities suspended students for wearing black armbands as a protest

The Assistant Principal's search invaded T.L.O.’s privacy. He emptied her purse and examined everything in it, including personal items and notes from friends.

• TLO

• New Jersey

• The Public School

• The Principal

Which of these statements best explains why school officials are allowed to search a student’s locker without a search warrant?

• It is illegal for police officers to enter school property

• All constitutional rights are denied to students who are under 21 years of age

• School officials are part of local police departments

• It is considered necessary for protection of other students

In New Jersey v. TLO, the student believed the school had violated what right?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of speech

• Protection from unreasonable search and seizure

• Right to an attorney

Which of these best describes the result of the Supreme Court ruling in New Jersey v. TLO?

• Students have fewer privacy rights in school than in other public settings

• School officials must have search warrants in order to search student property

• School officials may plan religious assemblies for students

• Restrictions placed on student speech in schools are justified

According to the Supreme Court’s decision in New Jersey v. TLO, a school administrator can legally

• Search the locker of a student who brags about stealing a wallet

• Prevent a student from peacefully expressing an opinion

• Suspend a student without an explanation of the offense

• Prevent a student from performing in a controversial, privately sponsored play

Classify each argument to show whether it is an argument for whom. To maintain a safe learning environment, school officials must have the power to control student conduct. The power of search and seizure is a valuable tool in managing student behavior. T.L.O.'s actions provided a reasonable basis for the search of her purse.

• New Jersey

• The Supreme Court

• TLO

• The Public School

School officials act in place of their parents when students are at school. The requirement for a warrant does not apply to parents or school officials acting in their place.

• TLO

• New Jersey

Officials in public schools are State employees. As such, they are subject to constitutional limits, including the Fourth Amendment.

• New Jersey

• TLO

• The Public School