The Emanation of Privacy Rights in Public Schools; Search and Seizure and Drug Testing (Dissertation for Doctor of Education; University of Central Florida)

Title: The Emancipation of Privacy Rights in Public Schools; Search and Seizure and Drug Testing. Author: Wendy Anne Blyth Year: 2003 Binding: Oversized Hardcover Publisher: University of Central Florida Language: English Pages: 475 Abstract reads "The emanation of privacy rights in the public schools has evolved and been stealthly protected. This study analyzed the development of privacy rights in public schools under federal and state law. Also provided was a fifty state constitutional analysis of provisions for privacy and specific statutes regarding search and seizure, student searches at school together with significant state case law and attorneys' general opinions. Recommendations for school officials in implementing searches of students and student lockers and developing policies regarding the use of metal detectors, drug detection canines, video surveillance and drug testing of students and employees were made. While managing students discipline and maintaining a safe educational atmosphere, school officials must carefully conmtemplate the fundamental right of privacy which students and staff preserve".