Why do kids have to wear clear backpacks?

Supporters of these measures say that they could deter students from bringing weapons to school, even if they don't stop them altogether. The practice dates back to at least the 1990s, when a Kentucky high school banned backpacks after a school shooting. It now allows clear backpacks.



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Clear bags are not required. You are welcome to bring a purse, backpack, or another type of bag as long as it is no larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high. You may also bring in your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Please note that glass containers, other than small baby food jars, are not permitted.

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But in the last three years, a growing number of districts are testing backpack policies. For one, the Washington Post finds that at least 27 school districts have started restricting backpacks in the last 18 months for fear of gun violence. Others are instituting regular searches for weapons inside.

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Using initials on the outside is okay, but names, even just first names, on the outside can create an unsafe situation for your child.

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TSA has a limit on the size of liquids, gels and aerosols that travelers can bring in their carry-on bags. It's called the 3-1-1 liquids rule. Each item must be 3.4 ounces or less and must be able to fit inside a one-quart size clear zip-top bag.

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Michigan school district bans backpacks, even clear ones, amid concern over guns. Monday was the first day of the prohibition for public schools in Flint, where threats at one campus in April helped to inspire the new rule.

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As seniors are starting their last year of high school, an emerging trend has them purchasing the backpacks as a way to reminisce on their childhood. The backpack designs range from cartoon shows to beloved movie and video game characters and everything in between.

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