The school system said there was a "strong call" for additional steps to help keep students and staff protected in schools.

and large orders would take time to fulfill…” and “...this created urgency for us to take action.” The district announced plans for a pilot program for clear backpacks in several schools ...

The big picture: Many U.S. school districts, including in Richmond, Virginia and across Texas, implemented an umbrella policy ...

The Gwinnett County School District is considering making clear backpacks mandatory for students in an effort to make schools safer. The state’s largest district joins others around Georgia ...

and large orders would take time to fulfill…” and “...this created urgency for us to take action.” The district announced plans for a pilot program for clear backpacks in several schools ...

While Gwinnett County Public Schools considers a clear bag policy for all students, records show the district ordered more than $1 million in clear bags before a survey was sent to parents.