What Is The Supreme Court Case In Loco Parentis

In a six to three decision the Supreme Court of the United States determined that the search of the purse leading to the discovery of marijuana was legal. Mr. Choplick’s discovery of wrapping paper associated with the use of marijuana justified allowed for a reasonable thorough search. This meant that the discovery of the marijuana is allowed to be used as evidence against T.L.O. The reason why Mr. Choplick had a reason to open her purse and initially search for the cigarettes is because of in loco parentis. “In loco parentis is a legal doctrine describing a relationship similar to that of a parent to a child. It refers to an individual who assumes parental status and responsibilities for another individual, usually a young person, without

The school district was determined to prove to the Supreme Court that drug abuse was detrimental to the students’ health and even lead some students to acquire injuries while participating in sports under the influence. The school district used the testimonies of expert witnesses, who were members of the medical community familiar with the consequences of drug abuse, in order to show the Justices why it is important for schools to ensure that their students remain drug free. A member of the school’s athletic department also offered a testimony describing how several students sustained injuries while participating in athletics while under the influence. All of this evidence lead the Supreme Court Justices to believe that the school district’s mandatory drug testing policy was reasonable. They supported the school district with a six to three decision. This case shows us that it is understood that drugs have a negative effect on students and their performance in school and in athletics; and so it is reasonable for school districts to make and enforce policies that have the potential of preventing students and student-athletes from abusing