Although security experts doubt their efficacy, districts across the country have begun requiring clear backpacks or banning the bags altogether.

In two weeks, kids will be heading back to school in McCormick County. Their first day of school is Thursday, July 24th, and ...

The School Board is facing questions about whether discussing clear backpacks and uniforms behind closed doors violates the state Sunshine Law, which requires most meetings to be open.

Education Clayton County again requiring clear backpacks for school year Previously, Clayton County provided the bags for each of its more than 50,000 students at a cost of $1.1 million.

In response to such incidents, districts are requiring students to use clear backpacks so school officials can see inside, though there is some debate about the effectiveness.

See-through backpacks and jean shorts are among the popular last-minute purchases ahead of the new school year, several retailers said, as heat waves sweep the U.S. and security concerns grow at ...

Hundreds came to a Broward County school district safety meeting. Most spoke against a plan to require clear backpacks for students -which now may be scrapped.

Dallas is joining other Texas school districts in mandating clear backpacks, but school safety experts say it won't prevent another school shooting.

Dallas middle school and high school students must use clear or mesh backpacks when classes start next month, district officials announced Monday.

Students are no longer required to purchase clear backpacks for the upcoming school year, according to the Fairfield Township School Board of Education president.