Polk County, FL – Polk County Public Schools announced students will not be allowed to bring backpacks to campuses for the remainder of the 2026 school year following recent safety incidents involving weapons at several schools.
District officials said the temporary restriction applies to all traditional public schools across Polk County and is part of expanded security measures intended to improve campus safety during the final weeks of the academic year.
According to school administrators, students will still be permitted to carry smaller personal items including lunch boxes, purses, small tote bags and cases needed for educational or medical purposes…