Can a school have metal detectors?
Metal detectors are allowed in many states. Courts have ruled that a metal detector is less of an invasion of privacy than other kinds of searches. Metal detectors cannot be used selectively, i.e., on a certain group of students and not others. • Can a school have a tracking system? Yes. Tracking systems are all right if the students are separated on the basis of learning ability and not on a racial, ethnic, or gender basis. Moreover, any tracking system used by a school system must ensure that all students are given the same basic education. • Can a student who doesn’t speak English attend a public school? Yes. Teaching is the function of any public school. The school can teach the student English and provide him/her with a good education in other subjects while learning English. • Can a public school teach religion? No. A public school as part of the curriculum cannot promote religious beliefs or practices. A public school can, however, teach about the influences of religion in histo
