As part of Mesquite ISD’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, a clear bag policy will be in effect when the 2023-24 school year begins. Only clear backpacks, purses and totes will be allowed for students on campus. All items inside a student backpack, purse or tote must be visible; however, students may carry a small nonclear bag to hold personal items, such as money and hygiene products.
Mesquite ISD will provide one clear backpack free of charge to any student who requests one. Elementary students may pick up a free clear backpack at their campus on School Supply Drop-Off Night (Aug. 3) or the first day of school. Middle and high school students may pick up their free backpacks on the first day of school. (Please note clear backpacks will not be distributed at the annual Mesquite ISD Back to School Fair.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Backpacks
- Why did the district decide to require clear bags/backpacks for students?
- Are mesh backpacks/bags allowed for students?
- Are colored/tinted clear bags/backpacks acceptable?
- What type of nonclear bag is allowed for personal items?
- Will the district provide clear backpacks for students at the beginning of the school year?
- What are the measurements of the free clear backpacks the district will provide students at the beginning of the school year?
- Are lunch bags, lunch boxes or other food or drink containers required to be clear?
- What will happen if a student brings a nonclear backpack or bag to school?
- What about nonclear athletic/activity bags and cases for band instruments?
- Are students’ purses/handbags required to be clear?
- Are students allowed to have decals on their clear bags/backpacks?
- My student has sensory issues. Are accommodations possible for unique situations?
- Will staff members be required to carry clear bags?
Why did the district decide to require clear bags/backpacks for students?
Are mesh backpacks/bags allowed for students?
Are colored/tinted clear bags/backpacks acceptable?
What type of nonclear bag is allowed for personal items?
Will the district provide clear backpacks for students at the beginning of the school year?
What are the measurements of the free clear backpacks the district will provide students at the beginning of the school year?
Are lunch bags, lunch boxes or other food or drink containers required to be clear?
What will happen if a student brings a nonclear backpack or bag to school?
What about nonclear athletic/activity bags and cases for band instruments?
Are students’ purses/handbags required to be clear?
Are students allowed to have decals on their clear bags/backpacks?
My student has sensory issues. Are accommodations possible for unique situations?
Will staff members be required to carry clear bags?
Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Mochilas Transparentes
- ¿Por qué decidió el distrito hacer obligatorio el uso de mochilas transparentes para estudiantes?
- ¿Se permiten mochilas/bolsas de malla para los estudiantes?
- ¿Se permiten bolsas/mochilas transparentes de color/tintada?
- ¿Qué tipo de bolsa no transparente está permitida para artículos personales?
- ¿Proporcionará el distrito mochilas no transparentes para los estudiantes al principio del año escolar?
- ¿Cuáles son las medidas de las mochilas transparentes que el distrito escolar proporcionará a los estudiantes a inicios del año escolar?
- ¿Es obligatorio que las bolsas, loncheras u otros recipientes de comida o bebida sean transparentes?
- ¿Qué pasa si un estudiante lleva una mochila o bolsa no transparente a la escuela?
- ¿Qué pasa con las bolsas deportivas no transparentes y los estuches para instrumentos musicales?
- ¿Las bolsas de mano de los estudiantes deben ser transparentes?
- ¿Pueden los estudiantes llevar calcomanías en sus bolsas/mochilas transparentes?
- Mi estudiante tiene problemas sensoriales. ¿Es posible hacer adaptaciones para situaciones especiales?
- ¿Los miembros del personal también están obligados a llevar bolsas transparentes?