FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — A north Georgia school district is taking extra security precautions and requiring its students to start using clear backpacks.
The Fannin County School System announced this week that the new requirement will go into effect as soon as they receive inventory of clear backpacks. The exact dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
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They say it’s a decision to keep all of their students and staff safe.
“We understand this is a quick change, but the safety of our students and staff is our top priority,” they wrote in a statement.
There are exceptions for school-approved athletic, band and medical equipment bags, as well as bags smaller than a backpack.
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Gwinnett County Schools, the state’s largest school district, announced this week that they are considering making the same change, but some parents say they don’t think it’s enough.
“The bag is not going to do anything for a kid who has intent,” said Valecia Jenkins, a Gwinnett County parent.
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