Students will be allowed to carry school materials and books in clear, one-gallon freezer bags, officials said. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX SanAntonioSchools TexasSchools SchoolShootings
No longer able to carry backpacks, students at Southwest ISD will now have to carry books and school materials in clear bags, such as one-gallon freezer bags.
Starting Monday, May 8, all San Antonio's Southwest ISD students will be barred from bringing bags, including backpacks, to any of the district's 18 campuses for the remainder of the school year,The ban goes as far as to include students involved in extracurricular activities, including sports. Those students will now be required to put their bags away, being allowed to access them only during designated times.
Despite the backpack ban, students will be permitted to carry their books and school material in clear bags, including one-gallon clear freezer bags, according to district officials.
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