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The Supreme Court and the Schools — Quiz

Question 7 • United States History and Geography

Which event led to the case of Vernonia School District v. Acton ?

Answer
A
A student was caught with drugs on school grounds.
B
A school district began random drug testing of student athletes.
C
A student tested positive for an illegal drug.
D
A school district began drug testing all students.

Explanation

Vernonia School District v. Acton arose after the school district adopted a policy requiring student athletes to take random drug tests. The Supreme Court considered whether that policy violated students’ Fourth Amendment rights. The case was not triggered by one student being caught with drugs or by testing every student.

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