South Bend, Indiana to mandate clear backpacks in all schools
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The policy, intended as a safety measure, will see the school district provide each pupil with one clear backpack free of charge for the school year.
The South Bend Community School Corp. announced at Monday evening’s board meeting that starting in the 2023–24 school year, it will allow only clear backpacks on all campuses.
"We join many other districts across the country in introducing this simple measure that allows for safer buildings and work environments," Eric Crittendon, the district’s security and emergency preparedness director, said in a statement. "Transparent bags will not solve every school’s safety issues, but it certainly serves as a deterrent for harmful and prohibited items."
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