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Is it legal for a teacher to deny a student the use of a restroom during class?
Asked on Nov 21st, 2013 on Personal Injury - New York
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Knowing that bodily functions cannot be controlled, can a teacher legally deny me my human right to dispense my bodily wastes in the restroom, even during class? If a teacher cannot inflict physical pain/punishment upon a student, shouldn't bladder and bowel pain be considered the same, physical pain/punishment? Please note this is a completely serious question.
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Might be interesting to know whether this is really a test of wills or serious. Might be interesting to have the teachers point of view since it is likely to be greatly different than this one.
Answered on Nov 25th, 2013 at 12:55 PM
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And the child didn't stop for a restroom break between classes? If there are no change in classes are there general bathroom breaks for the class? Having given her the excuses that may apply, you need to talk with the principal about the issue. There may be no good reason for what the teacher is doing.
Answered on Nov 25th, 2013 at 12:54 PM
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Are you asking if the teacher is deliberately denying access as a form of punishment, or that he/she just wants you to wait until class is over? The teacher has a responsibility to keep order, and constant standing up, walking out and walking back in by the students could constitute classroom disruption.
Answered on Nov 25th, 2013 at 12:50 PM