Can a single teacher ban what the school allows?
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Can a single teacher ban what the school allows?
Sometimes I carry around a reusable bottle of water for a throat issue. One of my teachers said I can’t have any sort of food or drink in his class. He has threatened to throw my bottle away. Although other teachers have food/drink bans, none of them ban water. I need constant access to water. There are water fountains throughout the school and the school sells bottled water itself. I thought we had some law that allows us to bring in outside food if the school itself also provides it but I can’t find it. Any assistance I can find so I can keep my water bottle and my throat calm, clear and uninflammed
Asked on November 28, 2012 under Personal Injury, Missouri
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are a minor, you should have your parents inquire with the Missouri School Board association regarding policies for your specific school dsitrict and where the manual is on issues dealing with outside food and drink in the school and in the classroom. You cannot unilaterally obtain an answe without the person knowing the specific school district as policies may vary from district to district. If you reach a dead end there, contact the state department of education to get a response. If this is a medical issue and is a recognized medical issue (i.e., you have a doctor's diagnosis or note), then the school district must accomodate you.
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