Is it legal for teachers in schools to not allow students to use the restroom?

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Is it legal for teachers in schools to not allow students to use the restroom?

I know a student who asked to go to the restroom for “feminine” reasons, and her teacher denied her request. Can this teacher get in legal trouble?

Asked on April 8, 2011 under Personal Injury, North Dakota

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Well, short of knowing all the details, this may appear inappropriate and perhaps discriminatory.  Aside from that, if there was an exam going on, perhaps the teacher was worried about cheating (now quite simple with the smartphones).  If the teacher was in the middle of teaching a class, was the student the type who would wander the halls and not get back to class? There are more questions that arise herein but have the student discuss this matter with her parents and have the parents schedule an immediate meeting with the school principal and the teacher in question.


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