Broward School Board Scuttles Plan To Require Clear Backpacks, Bags Next Academic Year

By CBS Miami Team

June 16, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE -- The Broward County school board on Tuesday decided to scrap its controversial clear bag policy following a mountain of criticism from parents during a town hall meeting.

During a regular board meeting, school board members voted to not move forward with the policy, which had been set to go into effect during the 2023-2024 academic year that starts in the fall.

The rule would have meant that all book bags, lunch boxes, purses and duffle bags would have to be clear in order for students to carry them on campus.

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