In the 2023-2024 school year, Dallas ISD students will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks.
Students will be allowed to have a small, non-clear pouch in their backpack to hold personal items like cellphones, money or hygiene products. Parents won’t have to buy the bags, the district says that each student will be given one at no cost.
Dallas ISD says that the backpack change is one of several updates that are coming next school year to increase student safety.
