School Phone Search Rules

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In Kentucky, school officials may search a students phone if they have reasonable suspicion of a school rule or law being violated. However, the search must be related to the reason for the suspicion. Specific schools may have additional policies.

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Can a school take a child’s phone and search it.
Hello ****, the rules about school officials searching a student's phone can vary based on location. Could you please tell me where you are located so I can provide more accurate information?
Kentucky
In Kentucky, school officials may search a student's phone if they have reasonable suspicion of a school rule or law being violated. However, the search must be related to the reason for the suspicion. ****his is a general rule and specific schools may have additional policies.
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