In the first part of this article, I explain the governing law on. school searches and examine how a studentâs expectation of privacy. should be measured. Second, I explain the reasoning for requiring a. warrant to search a studentâs cell phone. Finally, I suggest guidelines for. cell phone searches in school.
What is âCultural Competence?â. The Department of Health and Human Services defines cultural competence as âa set of behaviors, attitudes, and skills that enable nurses to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.â Of course, this definition, although accurate, does not delve into all the complexities of the term.
Such definitions have evolved from diverse perspectives, interests and needs and are incorporated into state legislation, Federal statutes and programs, private sector organizations and academic settings. The following definition, developed by the National Center for Cultural Competence, provides a foundation for determining linguistic competence in health care, mental health and other human service delivery systems. It encompasses a broad spectrum of constituency groups that could require language assistance or other supports from an organization, agency, or provider. Linguistic competence