it should kinda be like how a police officer has to get a warrent from a judge before they search something

Much like airlines are expected to protect passengers from hijackers on board airplanes by screening passengers and checking luggage, teachers are expected to protect students. Some teachers choose to do so by checking students backpacks, some schools check students lockers, some schools have done away with lockers all together (as was the case at my junior high school). Bottomline, don’t bring anything to school that violates school rules whether it’s a music player or a gun, and you’ve got nothing to worry about whether or not the teacher’s check your backpack.

I know there are specific laws stating that it’s ok for bag checks in schools, but now everyone just says it’s part of the patriot act.

I know it’s frustrating but it’s for your own safety.

If your asking due to sales, put in in your in an empty ipod case.

ie Columbine, V Tech and other shooting /stabbings that have happened on campus.

It’s not b/c we’re nosy. We don’t want anyone getting hurt and/or killed.