SEARCH FOR ILLEGAL MATERIALS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS
As authorized by Section 10-221 of the General Statutes for the maintenance of discipline in the school: The Principal of a school or his assistant may search a student's locker or desk and seize the items herein-after set forth providing the following conditions exist:
There is probable cause to believe that said locker or desk contains items or materials which are illegal for the student to possess under the statutes and laws of the State of Connecticut, or pose a serious threat to the maintenance of discipline and order, or threatens the health, safety, or welfare of students; provided however, that in the event said Principal or his assistant has probable cause to believe that there are dangerous weapons or material in said locker or desk, even if said items are legally in the possession of said student, said Principal or assistant shall have the right to search said locker and desk and seize said weapons or materials. Students are to be advised that the above stated is policy and is in effect.
