SUFFOLK, Va. — A change meant to help security is headed to some Suffolk schools next week.
Officials with Suffolk Public Schools are planning to hand out clear backpacks to students starting Monday.
According to King's Fork High School's Facebook page, the clear bags will help staff ensure prohibited items aren't brought into the school and make security checkpoints more "fluid and efficient."
Students can get the backpacks during their lunch break on a "volunteer basis," according to officials.
The following high schools will hand out the clear backpacks: