Michigan School District Bans Backpacks After 3rd Grader Caught With Loaded Gun

Another Michigan school district is banning backpacks on school premises due to concerns about gun violence, this time because a third-grade student was found with a loaded gun

district is banning backpacks on school premises due to concerns about gun violence, this time because a third-grade student was found with a loaded gun.

District Superintendent Leadriane Roby said at a news conference Wednesday that the ban was “a drastic step” that was necessary.

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