in loco parentis, n. Supervision of a young adult by an administrative body such as a university. [Cases: Schools 169. C.J.S. Schools and School Districts §§ 789–791.]
in loco parentis
in loco parentis (in loh-koh p[schwa]-ren-tis), adv. & adj.[Latin “in the place of a parent”] Of, relating to, or acting as a temporary guardian or caretaker of a child, taking on all or some of the responsibilities of a parent. • The Supreme Court has recognized that during the school day, a teacher or administrator may act in loco parentis. See Vernonia Sch. Dist. v. Acton, 515 U.S. 646, 115 S.Ct. 2386 (1995). See PERSON IN LOCO PARENTIS. [Cases: Child Custody 274; Child Support 31; Parent and Child 15. C.J.S. Parent and Child §§ 156, 345–350, 357–358.]
