Safety Law News for 6/22/12

  • About 60 high school seniors decided to organize a celebratory bike ride to school, rather than a senior prank, and secured a police and mayoral escort. The seniors were disciplined when they arrived at school, based on the upset principal’s safety concerns, but the school is now lifting those sanctions.
  • Educators in Smithtown, New York can now administer Breathalyzer tests to students during school hours and at school-sponsored events. Positive test results will trigger parent or guardian notifications, while students at risk of alcohol poisoning can also be referred to medical personnel.