Which case determined that the Fourth Amendment applies to school searches?

Answer 1

The case that determined the Fourth Amendment applies to school searches is New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985). In this landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that while students have a legitimate expectation of privacy, school officials can conduct searches based on "reasonable suspicion" rather than the stricter probable cause standard used in other contexts. The Court emphasized the need to balance students' rights with the school's responsibility to maintain a safe and orderly environment.