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Ocean City, New Jersey, introduced two new laws in response to a rowdy Memorial Day weekend that resulted in 1,000 police reports. The laws include a tighter curfew for minors and a ban on backpacks on the boardwalk and beach, aimed at controlling crowds of unruly teens this summer.
Grand Rapids Public Schools has implemented a backpack ban for students after an 8-year-old brought a loaded gun to Stocking Elementary, the fourth similar case this school year. The ban is for any bags large enough to conceal a weapon the size of a firearm, and clear bags are also not allowed. Students can bring lunchboxes and small compacts to carry personal hygiene items. The district hopes to hear more from parents and students during a community safety forum at GRPS University on May 20.
A Michigan school district has banned backpacks after confiscating a loaded handgun from an 8-year-old student's backpack, the fourth time a student has brought a gun to school this academic year. The policy will remain in effect "until further notice." Three of the four incidents involved elementary school students. The district is enhancing its security protocol and cameras and investing in secured entryways. The Grand Rapids police chief anticipates criminal charges in the incidents but not against the children. Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalyn Bliss called on parents to keep guns out of the hands of children.
Grand Rapids Public Schools has banned backpacks from schools after a loaded gun was found in a third-grader's backpack. This is the second Michigan district to do so in less than a month, following Flint Community Schools. Weapons have been confiscated from students four times this school year in Grand Rapids, with three out of four times being found in a backpack. The decision was made to prioritize safety in a rapidly changing world. Some school districts have metal detectors, but studies have found that the student populations of schools with metal detectors are largely made up of students of color.
A second school district in Michigan has banned backpacks on school premises due to concerns about gun violence after a third-grade student was found with a loaded gun. Grand Rapids public schools said the ban was necessary after discovering a student with a handgun for the fourth time this year. Flint community schools banned backpacks beginning 1 May, citing a nationwide “increase in threatening behavior and contraband, including weapons, being brought into schools at all levels”.
Two Michigan school districts, Grand Rapids Public Schools and Flint Community Schools, have banned students from bringing backpacks to campus due to safety concerns. Grand Rapids Public Schools made the decision after confiscating the fourth handgun from a student's backpack this academic year. The ban will be in place "until further notice." The Flint ban was approved by the Board of Education and district administrators and is supported by the Flint Police Department. The decisions come at a time when schools across the US are struggling with how to prevent and prepare for mass shootings on campuses.
A second school district in Michigan has banned students from carrying backpacks on school premises after a third-grade student was found with a loaded gun. Grand Rapids Public Schools made the decision after four incidents this year in which a student was found with a handgun, three of which were found in backpacks. Flint Community Schools also banned backpacks last month due to an increase in threatening behavior and contraband, including weapons, being brought into schools. Both districts have not yet announced how students will carry their belongings.
Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan has banned backpacks on school premises after a third-grade student was found with a loaded gun. This is the fourth time this year that the district has uncovered a student with a handgun, three of them in backpacks. The ban was deemed necessary to prevent potential tragedies. Flint Community Schools had already banned backpacks from May 1 due to an increase in threatening behavior and contraband, including weapons, being brought into schools. Michigan has seen an increased concern over guns in schools following a mass shooting by a 15-year-old student at Oxford High School in 2021 that left four students dead and seven others injured.
Grand Rapids Public Schools has banned backpacks district-wide after a loaded gun was found in the backpack of a third-grade student at Stocking Elementary School. This is the fourth gun seized from a GRPS student during the 2022-23 school year. The district urges parents to keep firearms in a secure location and out of children's reach and encourages children to speak up when something feels off. The backpack ban takes immediate effect and will be enforced until further notice. Criminal charges are expected to be filed in both incidents.
School staff in Grand Rapids confiscated a gun from a third grader and issued a temporary ban on backpacks as a safety measure. The incident is under investigation and the school district is working with law enforcement to ensure the safety of all students.
Grand Rapids Public Schools has banned backpacks from all schools until the end of the school year after a third grader was found with a loaded gun at Stocking Elementary, marking the fourth similar case this school year. The district will discuss with leadership and parents whether to continue the ban into next year. The ban is a drastic step, but the district believes it is necessary to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the community. Parents are urged to lock up their weapons and keep ammunition away from them. The district will be discussing a multitude of security strategies at a school safety community forum on May 20.
Flint Community Schools in Michigan have banned backpacks for over 2,800 students across 11 campuses due to concerns over student safety after threats and incidents of weapons being brought to school. The ban will remain in effect until at least the end of the school year. The ban allows bags the size of small purses, but some parents and experts question its effectiveness, with concerns that determined students will carry weapons under their clothing. Backpack bans have been rolled out in other communities recently, including one put in place this week at an elementary school in Ocala, Florida, after a student brought in a toy gun that looked real.
Southwest Independent School District in San Antonio has banned backpacks, large purses, sling bags, and messenger bags on campuses for the rest of the school year to reduce the risk of dangerous items being brought onto campus. Students can only bring smaller bags that meet specific requirements. Those who bring weapons or items that look like weapons may face disciplinary actions or criminal charges.
Flint Community Schools in Michigan has banned backpacks from school buildings for the rest of the academic year, citing safety concerns. The ban is an escalation of backpack policies that are commonly being adopted in the wake of school shootings but debatable in their efficacy, experts say. Students will be permitted to bring lunchboxes, small purses for personal items, and clear plastic bags for gym clothes, all of which will be subject to search. The district has experienced multiple incidents of students bringing weapons to school this academic year.
Public schools in Flint, Michigan, have banned backpacks for the remainder of the school year due to concerns over firearms, weapons, and threats. The new policy allows small purses for personal items, clear plastic bags for gym clothes and lunchboxes “within reason,” and they’ll also be subject to searches. The ban comes amid ongoing discussions on how to keep kids safe in schools, and the superintendent says it adds another layer of safety. Other schools in Florida have also implemented backpack bans due to safety concerns.