During the Regular School Board meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Broward County School Board voted to cease the rulemaking process of the Clear Backpacks and Bags initiative that had been proposed for the 2023/24 school year. 

As a result, clear backpacks will no longer be discussed at the School Board Workshop on June 20, 2023, or the Special School Board Meeting on July 25, 2023.

The District appreciates the community’s engagement and feedback on clear backpacks and other safety policies under consideration and looks forward to further discussions with parents, staff and community members about additional safety initiatives considered in the future. 

###

ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners in 240 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 90 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.