In this article, we’ve explored the issue of whether a school can subject students to drug testing, and whether this is a constitutional search under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
So when your child brings home a high school Athletic Contract, make sure to sit your youngster down and have a serious talk about the consequences he or she may face if school officials suspect drug-related activity. Be sure to point out that after a certain number of violations, your child could be removed from his or her respective team, and could be prohibited from participating in something memorable and great.
Sources:
Amendment IV, U.S. Constitution
New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 336 (1985)
Vernonia School District 47J v. Acton, 515 U.S. 646 (1995)
Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County v. Earls, 536 U.S. 822, 838 (2002)