Court Cases Covered: Vernonia School District 47J v. Acton 515 U.S. 646 (1995) Argued Mar 28, 1995 Decided Jun 26, 1995 Case Summary: It was determined via an official investigation of random drug testing that high school athletes of Vernonia School District engaged in illegal drug use.The intent of the drug testing was to prevent sports injuries and safety precautions, not to penalize students. Prior to the drug testing, the Vernonia School District had an established Student Athlete Drug Policy in place. Student athlete James Acton (and his parents) declined drug testing. The Acton’s decision not to have James tested prevented him from being allowed to participate in the football program. It was proven random drug testing of high school athletes in the state of Ohio did not violate the Fourth Amendment reasonable search and seizure clause. This court case would have a great effect on my leadership as a school principal. As an effective leader it is my duty to ensure the safety of all student athletes and make sure the remain drug-free. By establishing and executing a Student Athlete Drug …show more content…
Two of the high school students (and their parents) sued the Tecumseh District stated the testing violated the students’ rights of the Fourth Amendment. The District Court decision favored on the side of the school district; however, the Court of Appeals reversed the decision and sided with the students stating their Fourth Amendment rights were violated based on the school district’s failure to prove there was a present drug problem, among a significant number of students being tested. The Court, in a 5-4 decision, determined The Tecumseh Oklahoma School District’s Student Activities Drug Testing Policy was congruous with the Fourth