Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Constitutional rights don't stop at the entrance to the school

An Illinois high school teacher faces disciplinary action for teaching students that they have constitutional rights. The problem was that their rights were in conflict with a survey the school wanted them to take. The survey asked the students to reveal whether they were illegally using cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs. The name of the student was on the survey to be filled out. The teacher told them they had a right under the Constitution not to incriminate themselves. A hearing on disciplinary action for the teacher is being held today. Read about it here.

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