Police need probable cause before they can conduct a search, but educators can legally search students when there are reasonable grounds to believe the students have violated the law or broken school rules.

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Police need probable cause before they can conduct a search, but educators can legally search students when there are reasonable grounds to believe the students have violated the law or broken school rules. ​

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Educators are held to a lower standard than police when it comes to searches, requiring only "reasonable grounds" rather than "probable cause" to search students for violations of law or school rules. This is based on the balance between students' privacy rights and the school's responsibility to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Police Need Probable Cause Before They Can Conduct a Search