"I believe it's a constitutional right when it does not materially and substantially interfere with the educational process."
--Hamilton, New Jersey student Elyse Meredith testifying on the wearing of backpacks. The honors student sued William Annin Middle School after it banned backpacks from its hallways, classrooms and cafeteria due to fire and safety concerns.
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