Legal Question in Education Law in Illinois
School Confiscation
What is the general rule on school confiscation? It's a legal device, but against the school rules...i.e. Stereo...The only thing that the handbook says is tat items may be confiscated if they are illegal/inappropriate.
Asked on 6/02/00, 2:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kathleen Loyer
Law Offices of Kathleen M. Loyer
Re: School Confiscation
School administrators act "in loco parentis"...which
means in place of the parents...
The courts grant broad discretion to the schools. Many
states have laws that prohibit students from having
any electronic devices on campus without written
permission.
Check you state department of education on this, rather
than the local school handbook.
Answered on 7/24/00, 1:31 am