Can a school question a child under the age of 16 about hazing at a school without a parent knowing?
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Can a school question a child under the age of 16 about hazing at a school without a parent knowing?
Asked on November 18, 2011 under Criminal Law, New York
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Under each state's Education Code, school officials can question a minor about a possible criminal event such as "hazing" without the minor's parent's knowing about the questioning.
School officials have a legal duty to investigate all improper conduct with the school as soon as possible and the questioning of a minor in school grounds about a situation is clearly allowed.
Under most state's Education Codes, the minor's parents are typically advised about the situation and the possible investigation involving their child.
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