She doesn't think backpacks are a safety concern as long as the administration has effective rules in place to make sure the backpack is safe. A disadvantage to no backpacks is that they can be in the way of walkways which can create fire hazards.
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It is also believed to be a fire hazard to have a large backpack sitting on the floor in a classroom.
Backpacks come in all sizes, colors, fabrics, and shapes and help kids express their own personal sense of style. And when used properly, they're incredibly handy. But backpacks can strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they're too heavy or not used correctly.
About 4 percent of public schools banned backpacks or required clear ones in the 2019-2020 school year, according to the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics. At least 27 school districts in the past 18 months have started restricting backpacks, according to news reports.
Parents are often surprised at how much their child's backpack actually weighs. As a general rule, to prevent injury, a full backpack should weigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of your child's body weight.