The case of New Jersey v. TLO addressed what issue regarding student rights?

The case of New Jersey v. TLO is pivotal in delineating student rights in the context of search and seizure within school settings. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that school officials do not need a warrant or probable cause to conduct searches of students, provided they have reasonable suspicion that a student is violating school rules or the law. This decision balances the students' rights against the school's responsibility to maintain a safe and orderly environment. It established that while students do have Fourth Amendment rights, these rights are somewhat modified in the school context, recognizing the unique need for schools to manage their environment efficiently. The ruling emphasized that the standard for searches in schools is less stringent than that which applies to public searches outside of school, thus providing clarity on how the law applies specifically to educational institutions.