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Lesson 8- The Supreme Court and the Schools

Question 1 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which of these statements best describes the Court’s ruling in New Jersey v. T.L.O.?

Answer
A
Students are not protected under the Fourth Amendment.
B
Students are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.
C
The Fourth Amendment was found to be unreasonable.
D
Every time a student is searched, a police officer must be present.

Explanation

The Court ruled that students have Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, including at school. However, school officials can search a student when they have reasonable grounds to suspect a rule or law has been broken; they do not need a police officer present. So “Students are protected from unreasonable search and seizure” is the best description.

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