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Home > Blogs > Get on the Bus > Archives > 2006 > March > 16 > Entry

A hug, kiss and frisk for junior

By selliott | Thursday, March 16, 2006, 01:26 AM

The Philadelphia city schools are asking parents in that district to check their kids pockets for contraband before sending them to school. This comes after a couple discoveries of drugs at schools, but school officials say the pocket check can be a big help keep forbidden items, ranging from weapons to toys, out of schools.

Is this a sensible request or have Philly school leaders gone over the edge?

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