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Clear Backpacks: Safety or Surveillance? | Texas News
Texas schools are rolling out clear backpacks to boost security, with districts like Harlandale and Southside mandating them — but the move sparks debate. While officials say it enhances safety after tragedies like Uvalde, critics argue it invades privacy, citing USC research showing two-thirds of students feel surveilled. Some districts even reversed course due to broken bags and complaints. The effectiveness remains murky, as studies show limited evidence of real impact — raising big questions about whether these policies truly make schools safer or just make kids feel watched. Listen in…
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