South Bend schools to require clear backpacks for all students, all grade levels

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana school district will distribute and require clear backpacks for all students at all grade levels for the upcoming school year to enhance security and safety.The South Bend Community School Corp. announced at Monday evening’s board meeting that starting in the 2023-24 school year, it will allow only clear backpacks on all campuses.“We join many other districts across the country in introducing this simple measure that allows for safer b